ARC360 News – Friday 28 August 2026

Fix Auto UK’s presence along the south coast has been further strengthened with the addition of Fix Auto North Brighton by established Franchise Partner Daniel Lawes, marking his first move into multi-site ownership.

Nova Automotive Group has officially signed the lease for its brand-new Nova Express Centre in St Albans with the build underway. Once complete, the new Express Centre will streamline selected repairs, allowing the business to complete many jobs within one to three days.

SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group is expanding once again with the opening of SMART Bodyshop Solutions (Coventry), which will be fully operational from 1 September 2026. Read more

LD Autovogue has introduced a new Customer Repair Portal allowing customers to track their vehicle’s progress in real time, view repair updates and photos, and stay informed every step of the way.

Darren Wishart has taken on the role of Group VDA Manager at Accident Repair Hub.

Chinese EVs have gone mainstream, but has the insurance market caught up?

New Consumer Intelligence research into 100 Chinese EV risks across the UK’s four major price comparison websites (PCWs) finds an insurance market that is broadly engaging with the segment, but still pricing and covering it unevenly. Read more

New intelligent safety features coming to Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90

Volvo Cars is introducing new Connected Safety features to alert drivers of hazards ahead, so they have more time to adapt and drive more safely. As part of the same software update, Volvo EX90 and ES90 drivers will be able to enjoy Spatial Audio support in Apple CarPlay*, taking music and audio to the next level. Read more

With the launch of the Neue Klasse: BMW expands its standard active safety features

The launch of the Neue Klasse marks the first time BMW will offer an expanded portfolio of active safety assistance systems as standard across multiple model series. Read more

AION Auto UK secures TMO New Car Code accreditation as manufacturer builds UK presence

The Motor Ombudsman has expanded the portfolio of vehicle manufacturers accredited to its Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars, with the addition of AION Auto UK. Read more

New technologies developed, tested and refined at Woven City

Across Toyota Woven City (Woven City), new and advanced technologies are developed and put to the test by residents – the Weavers – as part of their day-to-day life, in real-world situations. With the benefit of immediate user feedback, development and the Kaizen improvement process are streamlined and focused. Read more

Hyundai Motor Company charts profit-driven growth roadmap at 2026 CEO Investor Day

Hyundai Motor Company today announced an aggressive product offensive at its 2026 CEO Investor Day, reinforcing the company’s goal of 5.55 million units in global sales by 2030 while also bolstering profitability across the business. Read more

Mobility conference puts collaboration centre stage

Direct access to specialist expertise and greater opportunities for industry collaboration will be central to ILC’s Mobility in Insurance Conference 2026, as the event introduces new interactive formats alongside a senior speaker programme. Read more

Fleet Logistics extends long-term partnership with FMG

Fleet Logistics, the experts in mobility management, have renewed their longstanding partnership with FMG for the ongoing provision of incident management services to their fleet customers. Read more

Cadent signs up AA for accident management across 2,800-vehicle fleet

Cadent has appointed the AA to deliver end-to-end accident management services across its fleet of over 2,500 commercial vehicles. Read more

Audatex UK Data Update 20 August 2026

Audatex has announced the release of its latest data update, D4.87, available from 20 August 2026. This update includes enhancements to 13 model sheets and the addition of 23 new models to its industry-leading vehicle database. Read more

Copart UK Adds Industry-First DAF XD Estepe 7-Car Transporters to Fleet

Copart has become the first company in the UK salvage industry to introduce DAF XD 7-car transporters featuring specialist Estepe conversion chassis, further strengthening our market-leading transport fleet. Read more

Government urged to mandate used EV battery certificates

Dealers should be required to provide independently verified battery health certificates with every used electric vehicle they sell, according to three EV organisations seeking to address persistently low buyer confidence. Read more

Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q2 2026

US & Canada: Among repairable claims, the gap in average severity between battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and gasoline-powered automobiles narrowed to a record low, although BEVs remain more costly to repair. Read more

AirPro and Revv join forces on ADAS

US: AirPro Diagnostics, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company and a provider of remote Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) diagnostics and calibration solutions, has merged with Revv, an AI-powered operating system for ADAS automotive repair workflows. Read more