The AA has warned motorists of dangerous driving conditions when heavy rainfall follows long spells of hot, dry weather. The UK has experienced one of its hottest summers on record […] The post Dangerous driving conditions expected as thunderstorms loom first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine .
Chery Automobile will open a new UK R&D Centre of Excellence at UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire later this year. The initial focus of the new centre will be chassis dynamics […] The post Chery turns to UTAC Millbrook for R&D first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine .
RAC Warranty has responded to an aging UK car parc by expanding its cosmetic product, RAC Scratch and Dent Insurance. The enhanced offering now protects larger areas of damage, and […] The post RAC Warranty expands Scratch and Dent Insurance first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine .
Businesses are increasingly extending van rental contracts from 12 to 24 months, according to Liquid Fleet. The shift is a response to higher vehicle costs and the preference for cost […] The post Fleets turn to longer van rental contracts first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine .
BookMyGarage has appointed automotive retail sector expert Alistair Jeff as head of its new used car sales concept, Toot Cars. Toot Cars is designed to create a more intelligent connection […] The post Alistair Jeff appointed to lead Toot Cars first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine .
Repairify has announced a new enhanced collaboration with Launch Tech UK and Ireland to strengthen its support for independent workshops. Launch Tech UK and Ireland is one of the UK’s […] The post Repairify announces enhanced Launch Tech collaboration first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine .
Uptake of electric vans is expected to remain almost flat for three years, according to the 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer. It found that light commercial vehicle operators […] The post Uptake of electric vans stalls on familiar issues first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine .
UK government will invest more than £47m in 33 automotive projects as part of its DRIVE35 programme to support innovation. The funding, taken from a £4bn DRIVE35 package, is designed […] The post DRIVE35 investment to focus on zero emission vehicles first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine .