• Ready. Steady. Grow. IBIS content in 2021/2022

    • April 8, 2021
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Category: IBIS News
    IBIS (International Bodyshop Industry Symposium) is delighted to reveal details of the content and theme of its exciting two-year digital and physical conference programme which starts with IBISConnect Latin America on 27 May. Ready. Steady. Grow. These three words will be at the heart of each IBIS event.  The story starts at the point last year when, as [...]
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  • Chinese tech firm joins EV race

    • April 6, 2021
    • Posted by: Louise Cooke
    • Category: Industry News
    Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has announced a £7.3bn investment into EVs over the next 10 years. Xiaomi, the world’s third largest smartphone maker behind Apple and Samsung, will set up a wholly-owned subsidiary with an initial investment of about £1.1bn, with the company’s chief executive Lei Jun heading up the new venture. The company has [...]
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  • UK car market back to growth

    • April 6, 2021
    • Posted by: Louise Cooke
    • Category: Industry News
    The UK new car market grew for the first time since August 2020, fuelled by record BEV levels, with 29,280 more units registered during March compared to the same month last year. This is according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). However, for the sector to return to its pre-pandemic [...]
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  • IBIS launches new ambassador programme

    • April 6, 2021
    • Posted by: Louise Cooke
    • Category: IBIS News
    Following the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium’s confirmation of its 2021 and 2022 events calendar, IBIS has launched an integrated initiative known as the IBIS Ambassadors programme. IBIS Ambassadors will bring their personal know-how together with global industry subject matter experts to develop a network of thought leaders. These individuals will provide unique and innovative content synonymous [...]
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  • VWG UK recognised for diversity steps

    • March 31, 2021
    • Posted by: Louise Cooke
    • Category: Industry News
    Volkswagen Group UK has been recognised for the efforts it’s made to create inclusive workplaces. It has won the Silver Standard award from Inclusive Employers. The Inclusive Employers Standard is a framework to support an organisation in delivering its diversity and inclusion strategy. An ongoing process, it is designed to support companies in measuring, monitoring [...]
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