This edition we have a focus on ESG and talk to two major insurers about what they might be expecting from their supply chain and there's a special feature on welding and riveting.

In this episode, Sam Street interviews Steve O'Brien from iBodyshop about how artificial intelligence can help collision repairers and how AI estimating will soon be part of the popular workshop management program.

The Adelaide repair community mourns the passing of Mick Caddle of Caddle Crash Repairs in Adelaide.

Toyota has committed to the Australian Collision Industry Alliance as a platinum partner.

BASF Coatings renews its exclusive global industry partnership agreement with WorldSkills International.

BASF Coatings and NIO agree on strategic partnership for automotive coatings.

The stand had many interactive elements including panel beating, virtual reality spray painting, a masking competition and colour matching. There was a huge amount of interest and engagement and many 'leads' to follow up with prospective apprentices.

According to the VACC, current accident towing fee structure threatens industry viability.

AMA Group announces strategic expansion with acquisition of Gold Coast business, Hondat Smash Repairs.

MTAA: The automotive sector, including dealers and repairers, welcomes the Albanese Government’s expansion of its crackdown on unfair trading practices.

Reuters has reported that the European Commission (EC) has extended its timeframe for carmakers to reach 2025 emissions targets.

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) – introduced at the start of 2025 – and the expanded Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) will accelerate Australia’s shift to cleaner energy, transport, and industry, according to Federal minister.

Nearly a third of the total residue generated during industrial effluent treatment at the Mauá plant in São Paulo goes into the manufacture of Coral Pinta Piso floor paint.

PPG’s Automotive OEM Coatings Global Colour Styling Team has revealed its annual colour report.

For the second consecutive year, PPG has been recognised as only paints and coatings manufacturer on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable US Companies 2025 list.

ICA has declared an Insurance Catastrophe for the southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales regions impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred and subsequent storms since Friday February 28.