ANCAP on board to test wider range of cars including EVs, big utes
Australia’s leading automotive safety vehicle accreditor ANCAP, looks set to be around for the long run including the accelerating EV …
CSIRO gets in on the hydrogen act with pioneering refuelling station
Australia’s leading science agency the CSIRO has teamed up with Swinburne University of Technology’s for one of the first hydrogen …
When the first step in a global problem could lie with repair manuals
Dutch coatings giant AkzoNobel is the latest European company to place its sustainability credentials into the spotlight with a collaboration …
Lockdowns led to spike in risky driver behaviour; report
COVID lockdowns and empty roads lead to more risky driver behaviour and possibly higher rates of crashes rather than less …
Bizon bids farewell to AMA Group at AGM
AMA Group outgoing chief Carl Bizon has used his last AGM and day on the job to outline the progress …
Can a WA company help solve one of the big enduring problems with EVs?
WA based sustainable tech company Talga has teamed up with Swedish auto manufacturer Polestar to help solve one of the …
Unexpected pathways for future repair leaders
Career paths in the automotive industry can take diverse and unexpected courses but Fix Auto Port Melbourne’s Nick Batey shows …
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Product and Services
Energy savings a game changer for workshops
Glasurit’s latest product releases have taken the brand’s commitment to sustainability to a new level, offering energy and time savings …
Playing the long game with Car-O-Liner
Car-O-Liner’s reputation around the automotive repair industry for reliable and efficient work benches is well-known.
Next generation filler meets carbon fibre needs
Carbon fibre has come a long way since its early days as a futuristic material. Now renowned for its strength …
From the start – never get caught out
Projecta has extended its leading expertise in battery chargers with additions to its jump starter range that ensure maximum efficiency …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
Movers & 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 …
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 …
James Knox: CEO of Auto Parts Group
We caught up with James Knox to look at his impressive personal story, how a one-time investment banker became CEO …
Entrepreneurial Women in Automotive
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 …
Women in collision unlock their secrets
Women bring a different perspective to the automotive industry, so what could be better than tapping into these unique viewpoints …
SEMA Show to provide tools to empower women in automotive
The 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will feature a fully customisable hands-on education program which includes a lineup of …
Entrepreneurial Women – Alexandra Holston, AMA Group
We caught up with Alexandra Holston of AMA Group and found a young, dynamic, driven woman with a heart of …
Talking Shop
Adding light and space to inspire training
When a workshop is cluttered or tired looking, a change of scenery may be what is needed to inspire staff …
Talking Shop – Max Auto Smash Repairs
The National Collision Repairer chats with Jamie Carruthers, who shares his journey and discusses his current businesses as he celebrates …
Max Auto Smash Repairs
We visit Max Auto Smash Repairs and chat with owner Jamie Carruthers who shares his journey as he celebrates Max’s …
Royalz Restorationz – a baslac success story
We meet Luke and Chelsea Williamson of Royalz Restorationz, who run their own custom car and bike business.