Australian sports car manufacturer Joss Developments today announced it has added European paint and coatings supplier AkzoNobel as its latest technology partner. read more

Earl Scheib, Inc. has announced it has ceased its operations across the USA effective last Friday 16 July. Each store is now independently owned and operated by a person not affiliated with Earl Scheib, Inc. Based on this change, customer warranties of Earl Scheib, Inc. will no longer be able to be honoured at these stores or by Earl Scheib, Inc. read more

“There should be much more open consultation about Electric Vehicles”. That is the view of VACC Executive Director, David Purchase. In an interview with a trade publication, Purchase told the magazine that discussions relating to Electric Vehicles (EVs) have, so far, appeared to be disparate and uncoordinated, or held too often in private. read more

Autoliner Australia has been appointed as Spanesi distributor for Australia. Terry Dickey of Autoliner, said "we have been approached by Spanesi to look at ways of promoting and selling their products in this country. After a careful study, we have decided to start with the promotion of the incomparable 'Touch' Measuring System. We intend to follow this up with universal jigging benches in the near future." read more

Eighteen months after having entrusted control of Celette to the Swiss financial group Equinox, the commercial court of Vienne took over the file again. Although the judges are no longer the same ones, the uncertainty that surrounds the future of the company is still here, as well as the concern of its 166 employees. read more

As expected, the French repair bench manufacturer, Celette reacted to the news that made headlines in the south of France, and what was published on this website in the last few days by issuing a press release that we have published in its entirety below: read more

In developments overnight in Europe, BodyShop News can confirm there was legal action taken against the two co-owners of Celette by the Judicial Police in Lyon. However, their barrister, Christoph Martin Radtke issued read more

French bench manufacturer Celette, once the leader in design and manufacture of automobile straightening equipment, is in trouble again. The two rescuers, who guided Celette out of its troubles two years ago, were accused by the examining magistrate of "bankruptcy" read more

After 15 years as AAMI’s National Industry Relations Manager, Maureen Joseph has announced her decision to leave the Suncorp insurance group in early July. Commenting on the announcement, Head of Suncorp Personal Insurance Motor Claims, Sean Dempsey said read more

The Australian Accident Repairers Network (AARN) announced this morning the resignation of its Manager effective 9 July, 2010. Geoff Bedford, who has been at the helm of the Network for more than four years and who was instrumental in reviving and making AARN the largest and most sought after group of body shops in Australia, cited personal reasons for his departure. read more

To ensure the maximum attendance from Australia the NACE management has underlined its position serving the world-wide collision repair community by offering special Travel Packs just for loyal Australian BodyShop News read more

AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Australia announces the appointment of Lance Weiss to the position of Strategic Relationship Manager, effective 5th July 2010. read more

Family First Leader Senator Steve Fielding introduced yesterday new laws to make repairing the family car cheaper. The Choice of Repairer Bill 2010 would make it a legal requirement for the giant car makers to hand read more

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is stepping up its Choice of Repairer campaign to push for legislation to ensure an open, fair and competitive automotive aftermarket. read more