ILC Motor Repair News – Friday 4 September 2026

Alan Reed Accident Repair Centre is now officially approved as a SERMI Independent Operator (IO).

AutoRaise is evolving its bursary programme into a new Employer Support Fund, with the potential to support up to 120 businesses and apprentices each year. Read more

Chris Clements has taken on the new role as Peterborough Site Lead at Solus – an Aviva company.

Buxton, Derbyshire based independent repairer Carr Body Repair has been appointed as a Suzuki Approved Body & Paint Centre following nomination by local Suzuki dealer Horderns. Read more

Fix Auto UK enjoyed a record-breaking night of success at the seventh annual NBRA Green Awards, with eight repairers from across the Group recognised during the ceremony at Coventry’s CBS Arena.

EVs lift August new car market but September is key test 

The UK new car market recorded its ninth consecutive month of growth and best August since the introduction of the biannual plate change, with registrations rising 13.7%, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Read more

Private EV ownership accelerates with biggest quarterly rise on record

Private ownership of electric cars continued to gather pace in the first quarter of 2026, with more privately owned EVs added than in any previous quarter, according to new analysis by The AA. Read more

Industry leaders to join forces to scale hydrogen mobility

Leading companies from the transport, energy and industrial sectors, together with German policymakers, are collaborating to establish a benchmark for a fully integrated hydrogen mobility ecosystem for heavy-duty transport. They reflect a shared ambition to scale hydrogen with a focus on customer-oriented refueling infrastructure and competitively priced hydrogen fuel. Read more

Euro NCAP tests show car makers continue to drive for safety 

Under the latest 2026 assessment protocols, exhaustive on-road evaluation and extensive crash testing carried out by Euro NCAP, the safety performance results are now available for four new cars. Read more

Wayve and Uber launch first-ever autonomous rides in the UK

Uber Technologies Inc and Wayve has launched supervised autonomous rides in London, marking the first time autonomous trips are available in the United Kingdom. Starting today, Londoners requesting an UberX, Uber Electric, or Uber Comfort may be matched with a Wayve ride at no extra cost, with upfront fares shown in-app. Read more

Tesla announces Robotaxi has driven 1 million unsupervised miles 

Tesla said today that its Robotaxis have driven a total of 1 million miles without a human driver supervising them. The number is more than double what we heard at the last check-in just six weeks ago, as Tesla finally shifts away from human “safety drivers.” Read more

NWVA expands ILC partnership

NWVA has become an ILC Motor Corporate Partner, further expanding its relationship with ILC having supported the ILC Motor Repair (ARC360) community as a Corporate Partner since 2020. Read more

Repairify and Opus unite

Repairify and Opus IVS are bringing together their diagnostic technology, expertise and support capabilities following completion of their merger in July, creating a broader proposition for repairers as vehicle technology becomes increasingly complex. Read more

Vizion Drive expands mobility offer

Vizion Drive is preparing to launch three new solutions for bodyshops as it expands its mobility proposition beyond traditional vehicle provision. Read more

Skills without access: why Europe’s aftermarket needs both to succeed

If you’ve spent any time in the automotive aftermarket over the past few years, you’ll know one topic dominates almost every conversation: skills. Read more

Leading with vision: David Vella on leadership, innovation and the future of vehicle repair 

At GT Motive UK, the focus has always been on helping insurers, repairers and the wider automotive claims industry work smarter through technology, data and innovation. Behind that vision is Managing Director David Vella, whose leadership has helped establish GT Motive UK as one of the highest-performing regions within the global business. Read more

Partnership with The Green Parts Specialists helps Europcar Mobility Group UK avoid more than 122 tonnes of carbon emissions YTD 

UK leader in vehicle dismantling and recycling, The Green Parts Specialists, has helped Europcar significantly increase the proportion of its company car and fleet vehicles repaired using certified green parts. As a result, more than 122 tCO₂e have been avoided by the mobility provider in 2026 to date. Read more

Cash-strapped drivers admit to skipping the MOT and not replacing worn out tyres

One-in-10 drivers (10%) have driven illegally by avoiding the MOT or by failing to replace worn out tyres, according to new data from the RAC. Read more