Terry the penguin takes lead in HELLA’s thermal comeback
HELLA has revealed Terry the penguin as the new face of its revitalised thermal management range, a cool character symbolising the brand’s expertise in keeping
Pothole-related breakdowns jump 25%, data shows
RAC patrols attended 71 pothole-related breakdowns every day over the past year, a sharp reminder of the state of Britain’s roads and the growing impact
Garage awards aren’t just about winning, they’re about learning says Tim Benson at The Blend
Tim Benson, Managing Director at the multi-award-winning Oldfields Garage and founder of Oldfields Automotive Consulting, shared powerful insights into how recognition can drive improvement and
Independent garages learn to beat main dealers at The Blend 2025
Independent garage owners can compete directly with main dealers, even without a massive marketing budget, attendees at The Blend 2025 were told. In a packed
The Blend 2025 draws 500+ attendees and raises £44,000 for Ben
The Blend 2025 concluded in a whirlwind of innovation, connection, and generosity, drawing record-breaking attendance and energising garages from across the UK and Ireland with
Hella Gutmann expands ADAS coverage to 2025’s most popular van
Hella Gutmann has expanded coverage on its range of advanced driver assistance (ADAS) equipment to include the latest Ford Transit Custom, ensuring workshops can carry
IMI calls for urgent investment in automotive workforce ahead of budget
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has sounded the alarm on the state of the UK’s automotive workforce outside factory gates, calling for urgent
Average UK car age nears 10 years old: what it means for workshops
The average age of cars on UK roads has now reached a record high of nearly 10 years, Department for Transport data shows. With older
Plans underway for 2026 return of Irish Garage Business Growth Event
Following the success of the recent Garage Business Growth Event in Cork, plans are now in motion for 2026. Launched in 2024 by J.P. D’Arcy,
