IMI warns of EV training slowdown
New Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) data shows 16% of sector now IMI TechSafe qualified – but the pace of upskilling is slowing as the economic downturn impacts training […]
Alan Feldberg
LCV sales suffer as supply shortages continue
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations reached 282,139 units in 2022, a decline of 20.6% on the previous year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that […]
DK Engineering signs exclusive deal with McMurtry Automotive
DK Engineering has signed a new commercial relationship with McMurtry Automotive to act as its UK exclusive agent. McMurtry is working towards creating the world’s greatest small electric cars for […]
Automechanika Birmingham 2023 to be biggest yet
Automechanika Birmingham has revealed its biggest ever bodyshop programme for 2023, with three new stand-out features now announced. The much-anticipated event will host its very first Paint & Spray Live, […]
Thatcham Research praises soaring safety standards
Thatcham Research has praised vehicle manufacturers after reporting that safety scores during last year’s Euro NCAP tests were the highest ever recorded. It has revealed that all the cars tested […]
Nissan Qashqai named UK’s top-selling model
Nissan has announced a recruitment drive after its Qashqai was named the UK’s top-selling vehicle last year. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders a total of 42,704 […]
TMD Friction completes EV training
TMD Friction UK has completed the latest IMI-accredited electric and hybrid vehicle training. Its research and development team undertook the IMI Level 3 training at TMD Friction’s East Yorkshire site […]
Dealerships endure December dip
New research has found that enquiries to car dealerships fell by more than 10% in December compared to the same month in 2021. According to data from iTrackLEADS, enquiries fell […]
EMaC appointment enhances Scotland focus
EMaC has promoted John Glancy to the role of national sales manager for Scotland. He joined EMaC in 2016 as a sales development manager and has played a pivotal role […]
EV range and variety tops car buying wish list
New research has revealed that reduced waiting times and better range on electric vehicles top the wish list of car buyers in 2023. According to a What Car? survey of […]
Ring Automotive announces TMD Friction partnership
Ring Automotive has partnered with TMD Friction UK to support with the training of technicians at the braking specialist’s new facility in East Yorkshire. As part of the collaboration, Ring […]
EV drivers stuck in charging gridlock
The Department for Transport plans to install more than 300,000 electric vehicle charging points by the end of the decade, after it was revealed that drivers waited for more than […]