Latest News
CarComm Coachworks, Ashford – the 2nd CV bodyshop to achieve the VBRA Elite Truck & Van Body Repair standard
Thursday 5th January 2023
Selsia CV approved repairer, CarComm Coachworks in Ashford, Middlesex has become the second commercial body repair workshop in the country to achieve the VBRA Elite Truck & Van Body Repair Standard. VBRA launched this standard in July 2022, to utilise the certifications from the IMI and other bodies to identify the… Read more
Cost of minerals vital for electric vehicle batteries soars
Wednesday 4th January 2023
Increasing demand for minerals used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, such as lithium, nickel and cobalt, is pushing up prices and threatens to disrupt production. The warning from industry analysts comes as lithium prices have risen tenfold to $75,000 (£61,000) a tonne since the start of 2021. Bloomberg Intelligence, in… Read more
Thatcham Research to identify EV repair and insurance pain points
Thursday 15th December 2022
Thatcham Research will lead a project focused on Electric Vehicle (EV) collision repair and salvage processes and their impact on insurance claims and associated costs. Working in partnership with LV= General Insurance, the research will draw upon real-world claims data to inform project modelling. Adrian Watson, head of engineering at… Read more
Rail strikes to spark road chaos for Christmas getaway
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Rail strikes could lead to higher than usual traffic in the Christmas getaway, causing lengthy jams at traffic hotspots, including for business drivers still out on the roads. Almost 17 million cars are expected to travel on 23 December and Christmas Eve alone according to AA research, bringing the potential… Read more
Toyota to develop hydrogen Hilux pickup on back of £11m government funding
Monday 5th December 2022
Toyota is to develop a hydrogen-powered Hilux pickup, supported by £11.3m in government funding. A consortium led by the manufacturer will develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered prototype of the Hilux at the company’s UK vehicle plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire during 2023. These will then be evaluated for potential for small… Read more
Please keep me up to date. Click this box to opt-in to our news and information service