ARC360 News – Friday 20 June 2025

Oakley Capital has released a video taking a behind the scenes look at Steer Automotive Group. Read more

As part of LA Bodyworks’ ongoing development, the business has transitioned into Fix Auto North Plymouth.

Avant has been appointed as the new delivery partner for the Toyota (GB) Body & Paint Programme. Read more

East Bilney Coachworks Ltd Kings Lynn has become a BMW & MINI Approved Body & Paint Centre.

Hilton Coachworks has added nine new BMW courtesy cars to oits fleet for its partnership with Group 1 Automotive UK BMW Ipswich, Colchester and Chelmsford customes.

Fix Auto Basingstoke has donated £1,000 to The OddBalls Foundation, which aims to improve education and awareness about testicular cancer. Read more

Halo ARC Ltd Newport has become a BS 10125 BSI Kitemark centre.

Penning’s Leighton Buzzard has been awarded its second Enterprise Customer Service Award for achieving a world class quarterly NPS in customer vehicle repairs.

Cosmetic Repair Solutions Ltd’s Dinnington branch has achieved its BS 10125 certificate.

Scott Dunnell has started a new role as Group Operations Director at Fix Auto Dagenham & Hainault

Audatex UK has welcomed onboard a new cohort of repairers including: Prestige Carriage Hire Ltd, Elite Body Repair, Tipton Auto Centre Ltd, GP Cars Ltd, 5 Star Car Bodyshop, Withybush Coachworks Ltd, Diamond Repair Solution Ltd and A R Assessors.​

UK’s trade negotiations must continue apace

Britain’s relationship with the United States is a long-standing and important one so amid an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, this week’s confirmation of the UK-US trade deal is great news. That the UK has secured a deal which makes automotive a priority, ahead of many competitors equally eager to safeguard their own trade, should be recognised as a significant achievement. We now await details on how it will be administered. Read more

Drivers’ Choice Awards 2025

Autotrader has revealed the winners of its 2025 Drivers’ Choice Awards, and provided the reasons why. Read more

2025 Venture Awards Celebrate Startups Partnering with Stellantis to Enhance Customer Experience

Stellantis N.V. has honored six startup partners and two startups backed by the Stellantis Ventures capital fund with its fourth annual Venture Awards, recognizing bold innovations and high-impact collaborations that are shaping the future of mobility and delivering customers meaningful value. Read more

Are you sitting comfortably? Robots simulate a decade of seat usage to give JLR’s luxury vehicle clients the ultimate comfortable ride

JLR has revealed its rigorous seat testing regime, with four dedicated robots – KUKA Occubots – each simulating a decade of sitting, moving and twisting in a matter of days to ensure the company’s luxury vehicle clients are sitting comfortably. Read more

An icon reimagined: The Nissan LEAF returns with a sleek aerodynamic design, impressive range, and cutting-edge tech

Nissan has debuted the all-new version of the Nissan LEAF – a British-built electric car icon. This third generation of the pioneering LEAF continues to lead the charge in Nissan’s electrification strategy with a sleek design, significantly extended range, and intuitive technology that is seamlessly integrated for today’s connected driver. Read more

Amazon hopes to deliver 10,000 robotaxis annually with new factory, challenging Waymo 

Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is also vying to join the autonomous race. Read more

Genesis GV60: more dynamic, elegant & luxurious than ever

Genesis Motor UK has revealed the extensive enhancements featured on the latest generation GV60, with bold design and technology updates to make the compact luxury SUV more impressive than ever. Read more

Thatcham Research reveals global connections driving the UK’s stolen vehicle problem

Thatcham Research, the UK’s only not-for-profit automotive risk intelligence centre, has joined forces with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) on a new investigation which reveals the international scale of the UK’s stolen vehicle problem. Read more

Green is the New Black (and Also the New Bumper) 

Recently, Vinted was named the leading clothing retailer in France, even outselling Amazon (Ecommerce News, 2025). Yes, you read that right – Vinted, the second-hand fashion app, has taken the top spot in terms of sales, surpassing both Amazon and local omnichannel retailer Kiabi. Read more

GAP insurance pay-outs almost triple the 2021 average 

Claims data analysis from vehicle ownership and management solution MotorEasy has revealed that the average Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance payout in 2024 was nearly three times higher than in 2021, highlighting significant financial risks for both dealers and vehicle owners. Read more

ILC joins Automotive Risk Intelligence LIVE 2025 

ILC was on site for the vibrant first day of Thatcham Research’s Automotive Risk Intelligence Live 2025, which kicked off yesterday with sunshine, lively discussion, and technology on full display. Held across hangars, outdoor demo tracks and hospitality areas at Thatcham Research’s Gamston facility the event brought together the best minds in mobility risk, vehicle safety, security and sustainable repair. Read more

TyreSafe Highlights Dangerous and Widespread Failings in Part-Worn Tyre Sales 

A multi-agency investigation in Preston has revealed a disturbing reality about the state of part-worn tyres being sold to the public, with none of the tyres inspected meeting the legal standards required for sale in the UK. Read more

How much safer do active safety systems make cars, really? 

Sparked by skepticism and the joy of exploration and discovery, we love to dive into technical matters to separate truth from popular opinion and myth from reality. Our engineer-led testing team makes C/D uniquely equipped to generate and examine objective and subjective data and make sense of the rules, the laws, and the science behind questions. Read more

Safe to Deploy: How We Know The Waymo Driver Is Ready For The Road 

The Waymo Driver is constantly learning, becoming smarter, more capable, and expanding into new environments. Before any major advancement — whether deploying safety-relevant software updates, expanding operations into brand new areas, or introducing a new vehicle platform — we apply the same rigorous, evidence-based analysis that we used to determine the Waymo Driver’s initial readiness.  Read more

As the automotive sector faces unprecedented change, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) continues to welcome in a new era, announcing three fantastic new Non-Executive Directors to its Board.  Read more

ERS, the UK’s leading specialist motor insurer, has announced the promotion of Annie Ward to Head of Bespoke Personal Lines and Agriculture. Annie previously served as Product Manager for Bespoke Personal Lines. Read more