West reinforces crash towing choice with new laws
WA will come into line with some of the other states with a raft of new rules around towing after accidents.
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EVs double but still remain a small fraction of car parc
IN the clearest picture yet of the entire Australian car parc that will have repercussions for the future repair industry, a federal report has found the number of EVs has doubled and people are keeping their cars longer.
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Motor insurance complaints continue to rise
Complaints about motor insurance have risen according to the financial watchdog, including a third now relating to delayed claims handling.
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Faster curing delivers energy and cost savings
Global automotive brand, Stellantis and PPG have teamed up with a new sealer tech to add to efficiencies in the paint workshop.
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Vehicle technology ‘must-haves’ and the fear of distraction
Australian drivers are seeking out advanced safety features even while fearing distractions are a major cause of crashes and remaining largely sceptical about ‘hands free’ driving.
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Big and getting bigger; repair group steers ahead
Ina further sign of global repair conglomeration, major UK repair group Steer has bought out another chain of shops that specialises in fleet and hire vehicles.
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Axalta finishes financial year on a sales high
Global coatings giant Axalta has reported a boost in its sales, finishing the financial year more than four per cent up on last year to hit a quarterly record of USD $1.35 billion.
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Hybrids continue to surge as RAV4 bumps Ranger from top spot
Toyota’s RAV4 has pushed the Ford Ranger out of the top spot of the most popular vehicles, driven by strong hybrids sales which have almost doubled in July.
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Hybrids still the strongest trend in overall car parc
Despite some fluctuations, the rise of EVs and the surge in new hybrid sales are steadily eroding the traditional ICE vehicle market, Australia’s lead motoring association has found.
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Regenerative braking systems on the rise across region; report
Brakes that retain their kinetic energy and even help improve the range of EVs are some of the next technological trends predicted to rise across the region.
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