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Opening the door to clearer repair information

When the ‘right to repair’ legislation passed into law almost three years ago, the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority was appointed by Treasury to oversee the scheme aimed at improving access to repair information. Read More

Staff writerMay 14, 2025, 11:44 amMay 14, 2025

Company News, Latest News, Movers and Shakers

What it means to have ‘skin in the game’

Fix Network CEO Steve Leal approaches the massive amount of change in the automotive industry with a combination of passion, insight, determination and even humour.
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Staff writerApril 23, 2025, 4:27 pmApril 28, 2025

Brad Gannon inherited a strong legacy as Group Chief Executive of Capricorn in the year it celebrated 50 years and notched up 30,000 members.

To the next fifty years

Brad Gannon has inherited a strong legacy as Group Chief Executive of Capricorn in the year it celebrated 50 years and notched up 30,000 members. But he is determined it will continue to grow for the next 50 years and is already implementing practical steps to ensure it remains committed to its members. Read More

Georgia SmithApril 9, 2025, 2:03 pmApril 23, 2025

‘Postpone’ NVES penalties until infrastructure has caught up

A major OEM is advocating for a postponement of emission penalties as the nation catches up with its transition to zero and low emissions vehicles.
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Staff writerMarch 21, 2025, 2:30 pmMarch 21, 2025

Leading with a spirit dedicated to service

As it looks forward to its next 50 years, Capricorn is going from strength to strength as a cooperative. Recently it has enjoyed unprecedented growth and is fast nearing 30,000 members. Read More

Georgia SmithAugust 7, 2024, 1:14 pmAugust 7, 2024

Movers and Shakers

Key challenges ahead; how the automotive industry needs to deal with the big changes

The new CEO of the Motor Trades Association of Australia, Matt Hobbs has hit the ground running in a rapidly changing automotive industry and wants to tackle some of its biggest issues, like the NVES, head on. Read More

Staff WriterApril 3, 2024, 11:28 amApril 3, 2024

Associations, Education, Latest News, Movers and Shakers

Opening up the vital career gateway to the future

This year has placed recruitment issues as front and centre for many repair businesses but the new advocacy body, the Australian Collision Industry Alliance (ACIA) is looking forward to creating long-term solutions.
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Staff WriterDecember 6, 2023, 1:10 pmDecember 21, 2023

Entrepreneurial Women in Automotive, Movers and Shakers

Closing a gender gap in crash testing

Her work began with pioneering investigations into whiplash from car crashes but now road safety researcher Astrid Linder has her eye on closing another gap in our knowledge of accidents. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 27, 2023, 3:41 pmNovember 1, 2023

Company News, Movers and Shakers

The way ahead for Australia’s largest repair group

The new chair for the AMA Group, Caroline Waldron, has a clear message for the repair industry; it must stay relevant by staying focussed on serving its customers well. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 11, 2023, 6:53 amOctober 11, 2023

A passion for people is what drives industry veteran Stuart Faid

More than 30 years in the industry across the globe, regional vice-president for the Fix Network across Asia, Australia and New Zealand and now director at the ACIA, Stuart Faid has garnered a lot of insight into the industry and has a lot to share.
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Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2023, 4:41 pmOctober 3, 2023

Movers and Shakers

Opening the door to clearer repair information

What it means to have ‘skin in the game’

To the next fifty years

‘Postpone’ NVES penalties until infrastructure has caught up

Leading with a spirit dedicated to service

Key challenges ahead; how the automotive industry needs to deal with the big changes

Opening up the vital career gateway to the future

Closing a gender gap in crash testing

The way ahead for Australia’s largest repair group

A passion for people is what drives industry veteran Stuart Faid

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