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Audi impresses with beautiful body

The Audi A8 has the best body in Europe, according to industry experts, who found its stiffness/weight ratio quite remarkable and its torsional rigidity superb.

Another brick in the Great Wall

China is fast becoming a dominant car manufacturing force and it’s just a matter of time before it becomes a major part of the Australian automotive landscape.

World-first Lowbake technology at Collision Repair Expo

Lowbake Australia will use the Collision Repair Expo in May to show off its new broadband infrared curing system.

Kass expands in a big way

Evergreen repairer John Kass held a special trade night recently to introduce his expanded repair facility to the industry.

Boss Gen 2 benchmarking

Boss Australia has released its benchmarking site in Gen 2 format.

Fast charge station for electric vehicles opens

Australia’s first DC fast charge public electric vehicle recharging station to open in Adelaide.

Thatcham names new chief executive

Thatcham, the UK motor insurance repair research centre, has named Peter Shaw as its next chief executive.

Safer cars, costly repairs

As motor vehicle manufacturers develop and implement new technology to make cars more pedestrian friendly, UK research body Thatcham takes a look at this new electronic gadgetry and how it is affecting the cost of repairs.

Training tricks for the trades

One of the challenges facing the industry as we lurch into 2011 is that of an efficient and effective workforce.

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FEBRUARY 17-19, Automechanika, St Petersburg, Russia.

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Sparse sales of EVs in UK

Sales of electric cars have slumped so badly in the UK that there are now more charging points than vehicles on the road.


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