ARC360 News – Friday 14 July 2023

An EV market insight

Electric vehicles have surged from 0.4% of the total vehicle parc in 2016 to nearly 18% as of June 2023, but uptake will have to increase dramatically before 2030 to support the government’s ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles.

BASF shortlisted for two BCF Awards

BASF has been shortlisted for two British Coatings Federation Awards. It is line to win both the Race to Net Zero Award for its Biomass Balance Approach and the Sustainable Innovation Multinational Award for its Glasurit 100 line.

Thatcham Research expands EV training portfolio

Thatcham Research has enhanced its EV training solutions with EV Safe, which has been designed to protect key workers who interact with High Voltage (HV) vehicles.

‘Four’ a good cause

Four S&G Response colleagues have raised £10,000 for East Cheshire Hospice following a gruelling 444km, four-day cycle challenge through four European countries.

Repairify extends remote support services

Repairify has unveiled a new end-to-end software support programme that enables its IMI-trained technicians to remotely access the asTech tools repairers are using in the workshop.

L&I Eaton ARC plans ambitious growth strategy

L&I Eaton ARC is planning to build on strong growth by opening five new sites in the next three months. The sixth largest independent bodyshop group in the UK will add repair centres in Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle and Aberdeen Central.

Sensors critical to self-driving but pose challenges

Euro NCAP’s European New Car Assessment Programme, which has been updated this year to reflect technological developments, particularly around RADAR and LiDAR, suggests that the industry is still some way from full autonomy being introduced safely.

LKQ Corporation completes Digraph acquisition

LKQ Corporation has acquired leading independent aftermarket commercial parts distributor Digraph, which specialises in HGV, coach and bus parts.

Fix Auto Mid Devon secures VM badge

Fix Auto Mid Devon has secured manufacturer approval from Toyota and Lexus, after completingall necessary training.

Slough Prestige celebrates Kitemark success

Steer Automotive Group site Slough Prestige has successfully passed its first unannounced audit since securing BS10125:2022 accreditation.

Compliance Manager Jenna Gillings and Site Manager Jon Marsden were presented with a Kitemark plaque by Darren Hornibrook, Automotive Technical Delivery Manager at BSI.

Mobile servicing could ease EV workload

Fleet Assist believes that EVs could impact the aftermarket with many repairers turning to mobile services, particularly when it comes to EVs.

LKQ Europe announces Mobivia partnership

LKQ Europe has entered into a strategic partnership Mobivia, Europe’s largest independent provider of automotive maintenance and repair services.

Positive steps from LV= and Halo

LV= General Insurance joined Halo ARC to celebrate renovations carried out at the Blaise Castle Estate. Sponsored by ECA Business Energy, colleagues helped to rebuild steps to the most popular areas of the park and assist with upkeep of paths and woodland areas.

Enterprise increases Car Club coverage

Enterprise Holdings has expanded its Car Club coverage with a new site in Devon, hosted by Smart Bodyshop Solutions in Exeter Marsh Barton.

Synetiq named IVR training provider

IAA company and vehicle salvage and remarketing experts Synetiq has become the first in the sector to become an accredited Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) training provider. 

Auxillis names Van Monster as remarketing partner

Accident claims management support services provider Auxillis has appointed Van Monster Remarketing to manage its passenger car disposals.

Hoopers introduces repair services

Leading independent vehicle assessors Hoopers has expanded its offering to include network repair services through a national network of BSI, vehicle manufacturer and insurer-approved repair centres.

People

e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management has appointed FAB Recycling founder and former Synetiq director Jason Cross to its board.

AkzoNobel has appointed Matt Hassall as Area Sales Manager.

Charis Luccarini has joined AXA as Commercial Motor Claims, Bespoke Team Leader.

Smart Repairs has enhanced its mobile team with the appointment of Jason Chapman. He will cover the Windsor area.