ARC360 News – Friday 1 August 2025 

A decade in motion: making sense of the market through the eyes of a repairer 

At ARC360 Conference 2025 – held at the British Motor Museum under the banner ‘A New Era – The Changing Dynamics of a Sector’ – the Main Conference Stage welcomed one of the industry’s most grounded and pragmatic voices, Victoria Turner, CEO of the National Accident Repair Group.  Read more

Fix Auto UK has extended its presence in the Midlands with the addition of Fix Auto Rugby – the 12th new appointment to the network this year. Read more

Gavin Hopper has started a new role as Group Production Manager at Fix Auto Portsmouth. 

Daniel Burke has taken on the role of Bodyshop Manager at Halo ARC Ltd 

The entry deadline for the NBRA’s Greener Bodyshop Awards 2025 – celebrating sustainable excellence in automotive repair – has been extended to 7 August 2025. Read more

Following the recent opening of its Inverness site and in support of its growth strategy, the team at Elder & Paton have now completed the full complement of Cornerstone Advanced Training Courses. 

Ellie Morris, who completed her apprenticeship Steer Automotive’s Pontypridd site, has been named Independent Paint Supplies Apprentice of the Year for Coleg Caerdydd a’r Fro. 

Porters Bodyshop is now working alongside Charles Hurst Specialist Cars Belfast – representing some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands including Aston Martin, Bentley and Ferrari. 

Vertu Accident Repair Centre Huddersfield has been named best ‘Customer Repair Partner – North East’ at the prestigious 2025 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Repair Partner Awards, held at St George’s Park, Burton-upon-Trent. Read more 

Future Car Market Overview – New Cars August 2025 

Welcome to the latest version of our overview. Our aim is to bring you the best content and layout, making it easy to identify new and revised information. Read more

New commercial vehicle registrations: vans -13.2%, trucks -15.4%, buses -4.4% in H1 2025  

The first half of 2025 proved challenging for the EU’s commercial vehicle market, marked by significant registration declines in key markets, amidst an already challenging economic context. While the electrically-chargeable share increased, the growth trajectory is still not fast enough as market uptake continues to be stymied by the near absence of essential enabling conditions. Read more 

Stellantis expands its Eurorepar parts range

Eurorepar has introduced a new range of mirror caps designed to meet the needs of an ageing vehicle fleet, covering a wide range of popular models across the Stellantis passenger car and commercial vehicle brands. Read more

BYD reaches 13 million NEV milestone with YANGWANG U7  

BYD has become the first car manufacturer in the world to produce 13 million new energy vehicles (NEVs), marking a significant moment in the evolution of electrified mobility. The landmark vehicle – a luxury YANGWANG U7 – rolled off the production line on 21 July 2025. Read more

JAECOO UK celebrates 10,000 order 

JAECOO UK has announced the JAECOO 7 has now passed 10,000 UK orders since its launch in January 2025. Powered by a choice of petrol or Super Hybrid System the JAECOO 7 is supported by a 75+ strong retailer network. The JAECOO 5 is set to arrive in October. Read more

Ford says Trump tariffs to cost it about $2bn this year  

Motor industry giant Ford says it expects tariffs to cost it about $2bn (£1.5bn) this year, which is more than previously expected, despite building most of its cars in America. The company says it had already paid an extra $800m in duties in the three months ending in June. It also suffered losses related to cutting an electric vehicle programme. Read more 

New Mercedes GLC EV to light the way with huge illuminated grille  

It’s official: Mercedes will reveal the all-new GLC with EQ Technology at this year’s IAA Munich motor show. And the company might also have given us a clue about one of the car’s more dramatic design elements: a large and brightly illuminated front grille.  Read more 

Mobility in Insurance 2025: insurers gather for key sector event   

With less than five months to go, ILC’s Mobility in Insurance Conference 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark moment for the motor claims and mobility sector – and interest continues to rise. Taking place on Thursday 16 October 2025 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, the conference is set to welcome over 70 insurer representatives from some of the UK’s most recognisable names including: Admiral, Allianz, Aviva, Direct Line Group, Hastings Direct and NFU Mutual.  Read more 

Autoglass® Live 2025: preparing the insurance industry for what’s next in motor claims  

In the first of a content series focused on the vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration (VGRRR) landscape, Autoglass provides some key insights from Autoglass Live 2025. Read more

The case for smarter, fairer PTI rules in Europe 

Ensuring that every European vehicle remains safe, roadworthy and environmentally-compliant throughout its life shouldn’t be controversial. But it is getting harder. As vehicles become more complex and the car parc across Europe ages, the effectiveness of our regulatory frameworks needs to evolve too. Read more

National Windscreens opens Aberdeen site 

National Windscreens has officially opened its new Aberdeen site, bringing its total UK footprint to over 100 locations and continuing to strengthen its commitment to fast, expert service, throughout the UK. The site offers windscreen repairs, replacements, and ADAS calibration. Read more

A day in the life of a Multi-Site Fitting Centre Manager 

Lauren Martin manages three National Windscreens fitting centres, in St. Austell,  Exeter, and  Barnstaple. In this article, she shares what a typical day looks like for her, how she maintains three busy sites, and how the learning and development opportunities at National Windscreens have given her the chance to progress in the business. Read more

Shortage of technicians flagged as major concern in aftermarket survey 

UK garages are contending with a challenging business environment, according to a new aftermarket survey from service, maintenance and repair (SMR) network management provider, Fleet Assist. Read more

AGE signs strategic agreement with TEXA  

Automotive Glass Experts (AGE), the largest international network of independent automotive glass specialists, has signed a strategic agreement with TEXA, for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) diagnostics and calibration systems. Read more

SRA and FCA warn law firms and claims management companies over poor practices in motor finance commission claims  

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are warning law firms and claims management companies (CMCs) to make sure they are complying with rules around how motor finance commission claims should be handled. Read more 

Motor insurers boost competition as electric vehicles go mainstream  

Motor insurers are boosting competition in the electric vehicle market as EVs become increasingly more mainstream, new analysis from insight partner Consumer Intelligence reveals. Its data shows 11 new insurance products began quoting for EVs on a major price comparison website last year, with just three to four for petrol, diesel, or hybrid vehicles.  Read more 

Aiden Fuller has started a new role as MET Specialist at Thatcham Research. 

ITAS’ Manufacturer Network Development Manager David Harvey and Lead Auditor Philip Briggs have completed their ISO9001 Lead Auditor accreditation.  

Tom Marley has been appointed as Director of Digital Wholesale at Cox Automotive Europe. 

Repairify has announced the hiring of Jennifer Hawxhurst as a Vice President of Sales, Field Sales Leader. The company has also announced the promotion of Aubrey Dahl to Senior Vice President of Global Sales Operations and Andy Noyes to Vice President of Sales, Strategic Accounts.