• AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET SET TO SWELL

    • December 22, 2020
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    The global automotive aftermarket market is expected to reach more than $519bn by 2026 with a CAGR of four per cent. This is according to a new study released by Polaris Market Research, which provides an extensive analysis of present market dynamics and predicted future trends. The key factors driving growth include the rising average age of vehicles, [...]
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  • LKQ JOINS EFUEL ALLIANCE

    • December 22, 2020
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    LKQ Europe has joined the Berlin-based eFuel Alliance, which supports the use of climate-neutral fuels to achieve climate targets in Europe. Arnd Franz, CEO of LKQ Europe, said: “Synthetic fuels are a meaningful addition to electromobility to achieve an immediate reduction in vehicle fleet CO2 emissions. These fuels can make an ecologically and economically significant contribution [...]
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  • EUROPEAN CAR REGISTRATIONS FALL AGAIN

    • December 22, 2020
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    European car registrations fell for the second month in row in November, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). New car registrations dropped by 13.5% year-on-year to 1.05 million vehicles in the European Union, Britain and the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Europe’s five largest markets all posted negative [...]
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  • VAN SAFETY RATINGS INTRODUCED

    • December 22, 2020
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    The world’s first Commercial Van Safety Rating introduced by experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research has identified dangerous flaws in many commercial vans. It tested the fitment rate and performance of the active safety, anti-collision technology in 19 of the UK’s most popular vans, representing 98% of new van sales in 2019. The Renault [...]
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  • IBIS announces its 2021 conference programme

    • December 22, 2020
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    IBIS (International Bodyshop Industry Symposium) is delighted to announce its list of 2021 conferences aimed at bringing exemplary thought leadership content and peer-to-peer networking opportunities to the leaders of the global automotive collision repair industry. The dynamic programme capitalises on executing a series of its globally renowned physical events from June through to November. IBIS [...]
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