ARC360 News – Friday 10 April 2026

Motor claims leaders unite as ARC360 countdown continues

With ARC360 2026 fast approaching, the UK’s leading voices in motor claims and vehicle repair are preparing to gather at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon on 21 May. As the sector faces rapid technological and operational change, this flagship ILC event offers an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration across the entire motor ecosystem. Read more

Observations from the insurers side: navigating pressure and identifying opportunities

Delegates were treated to a thoughtful and experience-rich session from Michael Golding, Network Manager at Allianz as part of the aRC360 Conference 2025. Providing the insurer’s view of a sector in transition, Michael explored how market forces are shaping repair volumes, partnership strategies, and future planning across the motor claims supply chain. Read more

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

The ARC360 Conference 2025 welcomed one of the industry’s most grounded and pragmatic voices, Victoria Turner, CEO of the National Accident Repair Group at the time and now Group CEO of Precision Repair Group. With a presentation that was honest, engaging, and at times wryly humorous, Victoria offered a wide-angle lens on the last six years of upheaval and a grounded forecast for what lies ahead for the UK repair sector. Read more

From salvage to strategy: reframing the salvage and recycled parts debate

At the ARC360 Conference 2025, one of the most candid and constructive conversations took place under the session title ‘A Salvageable Situation’. Chaired by ILC’s Mark Hadaway, the panel brought together salvage, insurance, and repair experts to dig into the changing role of recycled parts, the future of total loss management, and how the sector must modernise to meet the sustainability and cost-efficiency imperatives of a new era. Read more

Setting the standard for commercial vehicle repair

As commercial vehicles evolve in complexity, the repair sector is under pressure to match pace – technically, procedurally, and culturally. The ARC360 2025 session on commercial vehicle (CV) repair and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) calibration – hosted by NBRA/VBRA –  brought these pressures to the fore, offering a vital state-of-the-nation view on repair standards, technician training, and operational readiness across the CV landscape. Read more

Steer Automotive Group has launched its second co-branded repair centre with Admiral in Derby, creating a dedicated facility to streamline repairs for policyholders. Read more

Thatcham Research has stated that electric vehicles should be as repairable as internal combustion engine vehicles, outlined in its latest New Electric Vehicle Blueprint. Read more

Industry leaders explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in collision repair during a recent CIECA webinar, highlighting its impact across the repair journey. Read more

Vella Group has expanded into the South-West following the acquisition of Bristol-based UK Carbody, strengthening its regional footprint. Read more

CollisionRight and asTech have partnered to roll out advanced scanning and ADAS calibration technology across CollisionRight’s network. Read more

Understanding the manufacturing reality: a global vehicle industry under pressure

One of the most comprehensive and hard-hitting sessions came from Chris Downing, Franchising Director at Stellantis, who presented a frank, data-rich examination of the vehicle manufacturing landscape – from zero-emission mandates to new entrants and disruptive tariffs at the ARC360 Conference 2025. Read more

Stellantis Strengthens European Position with Market Share Gains in Q1 2026

Stellantis continued to strengthen its position in Europe, recording 696,676 registrations across EU30 in Q1 2026, up 5% year-on-year and lifting market share to 17.5% (18.1% including Leapmotor International). In a market growing 3.7%, it was the only top-10 OEM to gain share, supported by strong brand performance and leadership in Light Commercial Vehicles and the hybrid passenger car segment. Read more

JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack 

Car giant Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has revealed a recovery in sales over the past quarter after restarting production following the impact of a major cyber attack. Read more

BMW’s Oldest Factory Will Build Only Electric Cars 

BMW’s historic assembly plant in Munich, the company’s oldest in the world, is undergoing a massive transformation that will see it convert from an internal combustion engine plant to an all-electric one starting in 2027. Read more

Chery and Geely pivot to HEV in 2026 with 2L fuel claims, challenging Toyota’s hybrid dominance 

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have re-emerged as a strategic focus for Chinese automakers in 2026, with companies including Changan, Geely, and Chery announcing new systems and products, according to 36kr. Read more

Jaecoo 7 becomes UK’s best-selling car in March 

The Jaecoo 7 was the UK’s best-selling new car in March, beating regular chart-toppers the Ford Puma, Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage. A total of 10,064 examples of the Chinese crossover were registered last month, compared with 9193 Pumas, 8718 Qashqais and 7310 Sportages. Read more

ESG in focus: an urgent and shared responsibility

One of the most future-facing sessions of the day at the ARC360 Conference 2025 was also one of the most collaborative with a diverse and expert panel convening for a focused, fast-paced session titled ‘ESG – what does it really mean for the sector?’ Led by ILC Content Director Mark Hadaway, the panel explored the environmental, social and governance challenges and opportunities facing stakeholders across the claims and repair supply chain. Read more

Facing forward: strategies for a sustainable, profitable future

The final session of the ARC360 Conference 2025 brought together six industry leaders to tackle one of the sector’s most pressing questions: how do we future-proof the repair and claims industry amidst soaring costs, evolving technologies, and uncertain volumes? Read more

Embracing the power of data: Solera Analytics leads the way

Among the standout contributions at the ARC360 Conference 2025 was a presentation titled ‘Solera Analytics for Repairers – Harness the Power of Data to Drive Business Success’, delivered by Joe Baynham, Business Development Manager at Solera Audatex UK. Read more

Unlocking the potential of recycled parts: automation, simplicity and scale

One session highlighting the changes afoot at the ARC360 Conference 2025 came from Eddie Longworth, CEO of e2e, who delivered a passionate and pragmatic update on PartsMarket – a transformative platform that’s automating and mainstreaming the use of recycled vehicle parts across the claims and repair industry. Read more

ADAS evolution and remote diagnostics: Repairify redefines the future of vehicle repair

Among the standout contributions on the Showcase Stage at the ARC360 Conference 2025 was a presentation titled ‘The UK ADAS Evolution: Remote Solutions for a Connected Future’ delivered by Satty Nanuwa, National Sales and Partnership Manager at Repairify. Read more

Preparing vehicle damage assessors for the EV Shift

Dean Lander, Head of Repair Sector Services at Thatcham Research, offered a vital and timely presentation titled ‘EV for VDA – essential insights for managing electric vehicles when evaluating and assessing vehicle accident damage’ at the ARC360 Conference 2025. Read more

10 minutes with… Eddie Longworth, CEO, e2e Total Loss Claims Management 

In a fast-moving sector like insurance claims, the sharpest minds are often too busy to sit still – which is why we invited Eddie Longworth, CEO of e2e Total Loss Claims Management to give us 10 minutes of honesty, perspective, and insight… Read more

AND-E streamlines processes to deliver significant improvements in Total Loss settlements 

Supporting key brands including Toyota, Lexus and Kwik Fit, AND-E (Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe) is reshaping how Total Loss claims are handled to give customers faster resolution at a time when they are particularly vulnerable. Through a combination of predictive analytics, advanced vehicle valuation tools and a customer-focused operational review, the company has accelerated every step of the process – enabling settlement of Total Loss claims within one day. Read more

Why Global Demand for Japanese Car Service Is Growing Faster Than Ever

The global automotive market has shifted in a way that places long-term value at the center of ownership decisions. Brands that offer this long-term value are taking the market on the path to success. According to Modor Intelligence, the global automotive market was valued at $2.75 trillion in 2025. The report estimates the market to grow at a CAGR of 3.46% to reach $3.26 trillion by 2030. Read more

Reframing the future: building a talent-ready sector

In a session packed with honesty, urgency, and optimism, the ILC New Generation in Claims panel at the ARC360 Conference 2025 tackled one of the industry’s most critical and complex challenges – attracting and retaining talent. Read more

Melisa Arslanyan has been promoted to Executive Specialist at BASF. Read more