April 2008

Around £40,000 worth of damage has been caused after a car crashed into a garage forecourt in Pembrokeshire.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold its 2008 Environmental Summit in Washington, D.C. later this month where its Environmental Assistance Network (EAN) will sponsor a special session May 21 to discuss environmental assistance opportunities and needs. The session will focus on the retail sector and paints and coating area sources.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) blasted the insurance industry for "blatant disregard" for its members and cited 13 questionable business practices that have driven a wedge between the two industries. The list was compiled following a survey of member and non-member repairers nationwide.

Springfield Motor Group has posted a 43% increase in profits a year into its five year improvement plan.

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has taken on responsibility for SkillAuto, the voluntary body, which has previously identified and supported entrants in the WorldSkills competition.