The coronavirus crisis has brought with it an unprecedented situation which has not only altered daily life for everyone but has also adversely affected the collision repair industry, with numerous bodyshops and suppliers shutting shop or running at drastically reduced capacity. With the well-being and safety of our readers, suppliers and staff in mind, we [...]

Cazana has reported that new UK car registrations in March fell 44.4% compared to the same period last year. Private registration market share was up 3.4% for the month in comparison with March 2019 at the expense of the fleet sector which was 2.6% down, although market share for the year to date for both [...]

Axalta is using its global operations and technical know-how to provide critical equipment and products to help fight the coronavirus. As part of Axalta’s coronavirus relief efforts, the company will produce thousands of gallons of hand sanitiser, donate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as facemasks, coveralls, closed hoods, and protective sleeves to hospitals throughout the [...]

LKQ Europe is positioned for continued growth after the coronavirus pandemic, with acquisitions remaining important for the company now, as the situation unfolds, and following the crisis, its chief executive said in a German newspaper report. “We will of course continue to monitor the market and will also look for external growth opportunities again when [...]

A new UK-wide survey by GiPA, the international automotive aftermarket intelligence company, has revealed that the volume of work in workshops has fallen by 85% as of the first full week of the government’s coronavirus lockdown. During the period 30 March-5 April, GiPA UK interviewed 420 workshops in order to analyse the impact of the [...]