ARC360 News – Friday, 21 June 2024

ILC ARTICLE

21st June 2024

ARC360 conference set for next week

ARC360’s Future Vehicle Technology themed conference, set to deliver the highest calibre of attendees, contributors and debate in the UK body repair industry event calendar, is all set for next week.

Taking place on Thursday 27 June 2024 at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry, the sell-out event will provide shared insights, interactive exhibits and networking opportunity for the UK’s key persons of influence from across the UK vehicle incident repair and insurance claims sector.

Bodyshop Briefs

Gemini Accident Repairs has expanded its presence in the North East by opening a new-build site in Darlington.
Fix Auto Swansea West has expanded operations with the acquisition of Pontypridd-based bodyshop S&F Motors.
Motofix is partnering with RWC Training to deliver technical ADAS and bespoke Quality Control training.
Steer Automotive is partnering with Ashley Wiltshire to deliver management training to its leaders, with 17 colleagues so far going through the first instalment of the Steer Management Development Programme (MDP).
PJB Accident Repairs has announced it has become an approved Nissan repairer.

Industry News

Uninsured driver numbers on the increase

Data released by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has revealed that there is an average of 300,000 uninsured vehicles driving on UK roads every day.

BASF and WHW Recycling make battery cell production more sustainable

BASF has entered an agreement on the processing of cathode and anode waste to make battery cell production in Europe more sustainable.

Thatcham Research unveils new ADAS course

Thatcham Research has launched a new ADAS Aware e-learning course to address the existing skills gap around the technology.

SYNETIQ launches carbon calculation project

IAA company SYNETIQ is developing its sustainability strategy by calculating the carbon footprint of its auction vehicles.

Eyebox open day and networking lunch

Eyebox has welcomed suppliers, staff, customers, and guests to the official open day of its Training and Conference Centre.

Avant announces FSQS certification

Avant has successfully renewed our FSQS (Financial Services Qualification System) certification!

Silverlake celebrates sustainability double

Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake] has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability and the environment with two awards in a week.

Tesla Model Y named Car of the Year

AutoTrader has announced that the Tesla Model Y has been voted overall New Car of the Year by owners.

Plunkys All Stars breaks £20k barrier

The Plunky’s All Stars charity football match has now raised more than £20,000 for Norfolk and Waveney MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Fire Fighters Charity.

Meanwhile, auction prizes on the day include a Manchester United v Benfica, 1968 European Cup Final match programme, two corporate hospitality tickets for a Liverpool home champions league game next season, and an England cricket hat signed by six former captains.

VM News

European Commission to impose EV tariffs on China

An investigation by the European Commission has concluded that electric vehicle manufacturers in China are benefitting unfairly from subsidisation.

JLR and Chery announce EV collaboration

Building on their 12-year relationship and well-established joint venture, JLR and Chery have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen CJLR’s product offer for the next era of electrification in China.

Mercedes-Benz introduces ACL to 15 European models

Mercedes-Benz is now introducing the intelligent further development for partially automated driving in Europe: The Automatic Lane Change function is now available in the Driving Assistance Plus Package for 33 European countries.

People

Polestar UK and Ireland has appointed Matt Gavlin as Managing Director.
Darren Keylock has been named Regional Branch Support Manager at Motofix ARC.