In the July/August edition of Paint & Panel, Joel Knott reflects on hard-earned business lessons and why robust systems become invaluable when unexpected challenges put established processes under pressure.

Our representatives for refinish and body repair had a send off from SAPE with gifts from GM, 3M and SAPE.

ANCAP says Australian KGM Musso EVs allegedly lack two airbags previously advertised as standard equipment.

Surventis will use Glasurit training, digital technology and sustainable repair processes to help develop automotive refinishing talent competing at WorldSkills Shanghai this September.

An ultra-low-kilometre Ferrari 458 Speciale could fetch more than $1 million when strong collector interest culminates in a Sydney auction this evening through Pickles.

AMA Group has returned to profitability as improving collision repair operations, ADAS growth and stronger parts performance helped lift revenue beyond $1 billion.

The peak Victorian and Tasmanian motoring body has welcomed the competition regulator’s first court action enforcing Australia’s mandatory motor vehicle service and repair information sharing scheme for independent repairers.

Automechanika Shanghai will highlight bodyshop transformation as repairers confront electrification, new technology, sustainability demands and rising operating costs across the automotive repair industry.

New Australian research commissioned by insurance giant IAG suggests greater use and understanding of ADAS technology could prevent thousands of road casualties, but drivers regularly switch safety systems off.

I-CAR Australia is expanding practical training opportunities to help collision repair technicians safely repair increasingly complex modern vehicle structures using manufacturer-approved techniques and processes.

Motoring peak body warns proposed Victorian apprenticeship reforms could discourage employers from training workers and worsen already serious automotive skills shortages across the state.

Skills shortages are preventing NSW businesses from expanding, while Business NSW says payroll tax reform could help employers invest, hire staff and improve productivity.

QBE has reported a US$1.03 billion half-year profit, with premium growth and lower catastrophe costs supporting another solid result for the global insurer.

GWM has celebrated its 250,000th Australian vehicle sale as the rapidly growing brand targets a top five position in the new vehicle market by 2027.

Australian SMEs face another squeeze as higher wages combine with weak revenues, subdued growth expectations and continuing concerns about rising business operating costs.

Automotive industry leaders have taken their campaign to Canberra, seeking government support to attract more women and to help tackle the industry’s persistent skills shortage problem.