Euro NCAP has chosen Thatcham to carry out its whiplash protection tests which will be included as part of its crash test ratings from November.
Catherine Elston is named AM/Accident Exchange receptionist of the year.
The Czech government will be using Skoda Superbs for its EU presidency next year.
Mazda will be showcasing its new urban city car platform at the Paris Motor Show next month in the form of a new concept.
From next summer insurer will only deal with accident repairers that achieve the standard.
Insurer RSA will open the fifth bodyshop in its own Quality Repair Centre (QRC) network this autumn after agreeing terms to lease the former Bryan Brothers repair centre in Bristol from new owners Carco.
A further 17 regional assessment centres have been approved by the Institute of the Motor Industry to offer the online theory test for ATA vehicle damage assessor (VDA) accreditation.
Competitors link rival parts distribution services to combat rising costs.
Windrush Volkswagen has moved its aftersales centre to a separate site from the showroom.
Three ex-Kwik-Fit managers have launched a UK-wide online tyre sales operation for retail car owners.
