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Motorpoint is offering support to motorists whose cars have been damaged due to widespread flooding across England and Wales caused by Storm Bert. It is giving car owners whose vehicles have been written off due to flood damage £300 towards their next car.

UK commercial vehicle production remained resilient last month, down just 3.9% compared to a bumper October 2023.

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader, 12,387 light commercial vehicles were manufactured last month.

This is just 503 fewer than the same month last year, when output jumped 47.5% to make it the best performing month since 2008.

Exports dominated output with more than three in five vehicles built destined for overseas markets in the month, although shipments declined by 11.6% to 7,680 units. Meanwhile, output for the domestic market grew by 11.9% to 4,707 units.

It secured position 288 among the continent’s top 300 sustained-growth companies.

It is the second time the business has been recognised by the Financial Times.

In 2017, the company was featured in the FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies list, when it ranked 683rd, making Romans International the only automotive dealership to achieve both distinctions.

ACG’s products are specifically designed to free up bodyshops’ time and energy from chasing monies owed for approved repair work, enabling them to cover operating expenses, focus attention on operational activities and enhance working capital.

We are thrilled to announce that Steve Silverwood and his team at ECA Business Energy have elevated their partnership with us to Supplier Partner in Energy/Carbon (PAS2060) & Utilities!

ECA has been a valued Silver Supplier member for many years, offering incredible expertise and support to our members on their sustainability journeys. Their contributions have been truly transformative, from achieving PAS2060 accreditation to driving carbon neutrality and optimizing utilities.

As they move up to Supplier Partner level, we look forward to greater collaboration and impact within the NBRA/VBRA community.

The new training platform includes 50 hours of content addressing electric and hybrid vehicle repairs. This covers safe handling of high-voltage systems, advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Its analysis of the September ONS data found motor trades vacancies at 20,000 with 3.5 vacancies for every 100 employees.

“Every year, the SEMA Show illustrates that our members are not just reacting to the future; they are building it together,” said Mike Spagnola, President and CEO of SEMA. “Every initiative, every innovation, every victory we achieve is fuelled by their passion, expertise and commitment.”

Chris Villavarayan, CEO and president of Axalta commented that “our results in the third quarter were exceptional. I am extremely proud of the commitment and dedication from each of our employees to deliver a record third quarter for the company in net sales and adjusted EBITDA, despite macroeconomic headwinds in all four end markets. As One Axlata, we are successfully executing on our 2026 A Plan and outperforming against key industry benchmarks as we remain dedicated to unlocking our full earnings potential.”

Messe Frankfurt UK, the team behind Automechanika Birmingham 2025, has launched “Motorvate” – a showcase for automotive careers, skills, and recruitment, which will run alongside Automechanika Birmingham at the NEC in early June next year.