Entries open for The Blend Awards 2026
Entries are now officially open for The Blend Awards 2026, giving independent garages and their teams across the UK and Ireland the opportunity to be...
Peer recommendations see Garage Services Online stand out at Garage & Bodyshop Event
A surge in word-of-mouth recommendations saw record numbers of independent garage owners flock to the Garage Services Online (GSO) stand at last week’s UK Garage...
ADAS and advanced diagnostics drive record workshop engagement for HELLA at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Following a highly successful appearance at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event last week (3-4 June), HELLA UK has reported record engagement from independent garages...
IAAF calls for mandatory minimum £54.85 MOT fee
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is urging the UK Government to introduce a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85 as part of a comprehensive...
Valeo and LKQ Academy responds to skills shortage with new training alliance
Workshops are set to benefit from a new strategic partnership between Valeo Service UK and LKQ Academy, equipping technicians with the skills needed to keep...
Rory Sutherland to host The Blend 2026 evening awards dinner
The internationally acclaimed marketing executive, author, and behavioural science expert Rory Sutherland is set to host the evening awards dinner at The Blend 2026, as...
Gov’s self driving vehicle pilots trigger urgent questions on ADAS calibration, fleet work & data access
The Department for Transport has officially opened applications for operators to deploy commercial, passenger-carrying self-driving services across the UK starting later this year. This legislative...
Inside Tolman’s 1600-hour Ford Escort XR3i reimagination
For any tech who has ever skinned a knuckle working on ’80s Blue Oval fastbacks, the Ford Escort XR3i evokes a very specific mix of...
Alex Kersten explains why your workshop needs to get on camera
Think social media is just a distraction for teenage TikTokers and lifestyle influencers? Think again. At the recent Servicesure Conference, prominent automotive content creator Alex...
Showroom discounting drives EV sales spike
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has dropped its latest new vehicle registration figures for May 2026, revealing the strongest performance for the...
