ARC360 News – Friday 21 March 2025

Solus Exeter– a brand-new state-of-the-art vehicle damage repair centre – has been officially opened. It’s the first fully electric-powered repair centre in the network.

ABL 1 Touch Group Ltd is set to open its 29^th location in Adanac Park, Southampton at the end of the month.

Chichester Cars the brainchild of Tom and Harry Waller, has rebranded as Saxon Accident Repair Group.

QCD Autocentre Brackley has become the first repairer to join FixMyCar’s new approved garage network.

The ARC Group Chippenham is now officially a Renault and Dacia Approved Accident Repair Centre.

Allianz Partners UK extends roadside assistance partnership with Volvo Car UK

Allianz Partners UK has been reappointed as Volvo Car UK’s roadside assistance provider, extending its partnership for a further three years. Customers purchasing a new or used Volvo car – or servicing their car at a Volvo retailer – will continue to enjoy roadside assistance provided by Allianz. Read more

Volvo Cars harnesses AI and virtual worlds to advance vehicle safety

​Volvo Cars is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced virtual environments to enhance the development of its safety software, including driver assistance systems (ADAS), with the goal of creating even safer vehicles. Read more

Study reveals European vehicle manufacturers drive economic growth

A recent study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has unveiled that every euro invested by European vehicle manufacturers generates over €2.5 in value added to the broader economy.

This significant finding underscores the pivotal role the automotive industry plays in Europe’s economic landscape.​ Read more

Allianz Partners signs MoU with Hyundai

Allianz Partners has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Connected Mobility, Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Marine & Fire insurance. The four parties aim to develop together data-driven insurance products and to determine the best strategies for building and positioning Usage Based Insurance (UBI) products. Read more

JLR announces 150 new manufacturing roles supporting production of range rover electric and next-gen EVs

JLR has today announced it is recruiting 150 maintenance technicians in the West Midlands. The engineering roles are central to the luxury automotive’s Reimagine strategy, which will see pure electric versions of all of its brands launched by the end of the decade. Read more

Toyota Circular Factory: UK operation leads for Toyota in maximising the environmental benefits of end-of-life vehicle processing

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced the establishment of the Toyota Circular Factory (TCF) to provide careful and systematic processing of vehicles at the end of their life to maximise the environmental benefits of recycling, repurposing and remanufacturing. Read more

ILC announces Mobility in Insurance Conference 2025

ILC is thrilled to launch the Mobility in Insurance Conference 2025, set to take place on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.  

The groundbreaking event, in association with The CHO, will bring together key industry stakeholders to explore the future of mobility within the motor insurance sector. Read more

e2e Introduces PartsMarket to transform recycled parts sourcing

ILC Corporate Partner and ARC360 Partner e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management has unveiled PartsMarket, a revolutionary platform designed to streamline the sourcing of recycled vehicle parts for repairers and insurers. Read more

Businesses urged to prepare for National Insurance changes

With National Insurance (NI) thresholds set to change from 1 April, businesses across the UK are being encouraged to assess how the adjustments will impact their payroll costs. Employers and employees alike may see shifts in their contributions, making it essential to plan ahead. Read more

Cost of living crisis results in poor vehicle maintenance increasing risks for motorists

The ever-increasing pressures of the Cost-of-Living Crisis are taking an increasing toll on the UKs motorists. The release of a number of new surveys has revealed the true extent of the struggles many drivers are facing when maintaining their vehicles for use on UK roads. Read more

Enterprise Mobility Wins Third Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Enterprise Mobility has earned the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement, an award that recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. This is the third consecutive year Enterprise Mobility has been named a GEWA winner. Read more

Drivers warned of rise in moped scammers stealing people’s details

Drivers are being urged to avoid exchanging unnecessary details after an accident, such as pictures of their insurance certificate and driving licence, following a rise in a new crash for cash tactic involving identity theft – warns the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB). Read more

Celebrating Women in the Automotive Industry

In recognition of International Women’s Day 2025, AutoRaise spoke with Ruth Moring-Beale, Director of Strategy & Growth, to discuss her journey, the importance of integrity in leadership, and how businesses can attract and retain the next generation of talent. Read more

IMI responds to the Department for Work and Pension’s Green Paper – Pathways to Work

Renewed disabilities focus should drive greater investment into employability and upskilling

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has expressed cautious optimism over the Department for Work and Pension’s Green Paper – Pathways to Work – published yesterday. The automotive professional body states that increased policy focus on ‘economically inactive’ populations could well drive greater investment into employability and upskilling initiatives, which would be applauded by the automotive sector. Read more

Right To Repair – A Growing Trend for States Creating Compliance Challenges for Manufacturers

US: In 2023 and 2024, several U.S. states enacted extensive “Right to Repair” laws, reflecting a growing legislative focus on ensuring consumers have access to the parts and resources needed to repair their own products without relying on the product’s original manufacturer. As the “Right to Repair” movement continues to gain significant traction across the United States, it is critical that manufacturers understand these laws and how these laws will impact their individual businesses. Read more

SIXT van & truck turns to Geotab for predictive maintenance for its UK fleet

Geotab, a global market leader in connected transportation solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with SIXT van & truck. The landmark collaboration aims to enhance SIXT van & truck’s fleet management capabilities and elevate customer service standards for the company across the UK market.

SIXT van & truck will incorporate Geotab’s advanced telematics solutions into 6,500 commercial vehicles within its UK-wide fleet. Read more

Ben launches new support and resources in line with Neurodiversity Celebration Week

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched a range of new support options and resources focused on neurodiversity, to meet growing demand and raise awareness about this important topic across the sector. Full story

Andy Mcintosh, Stellantis UK Accident Repair Programme Technical & Audit Collision Manager is taking on the 2025 TCS London Marathon on 27 April in aid of Debra – the EB butterfly skin charity. Click here to show support.

Motofix Group has welcomed Ginny Etherington onboard as its new Head of Central Services.

Richard Cole has started a new position as Motor Engineer at Hastings Direct.

The FLP Group has announced that Andy Hartley has been appointed as new Technical Representative serving the north of the country.