Rye smiles about youth investment
Rye Street Group has revealed plans for the continued development of its apprenticeship programme. The group kickstarted its programme just over five years ago when it hosted the first ever […]
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Charity calls for Graduated Licences
New research conducted by IAM RoadSmart has found overwhelming support for a 12-month minimum learning period for new drivers before they are allowed to take the practical driving test. The […]
BCA cuts ribbon on Milton Keynes site
BCA Company Supreme Wheels is opening a new £2m facility in central Milton Keynes, capable of producing 500,000 wheels annually. At 50,000 sqft, Supreme Wheels Milton Keynes is adjacent to […]
Ton up for Auto Windscreens
Auto Windscreens will welcome its 100th apprentice this week. The windscreen repair and replacement company has recruited 99 technician and call centre apprentices since 2016 and currently has 28 apprentices […]
MOT boom fades in February
MOT bookings have almost doubled over the last six months, according to BookMyGarage. It found bookings for just MOTs rose by 63%, while combined MOT and service bookings more than […]
Used car market hit hard by pandemic
The UK’s used car market declined 14.9% in 2020, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 6,752,959 used car transactions […]
EVs overtake diesel and close in on petrol
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) took a 15% share of new lease car registrations in the third quarter of 2020. According to the BVRLA’s latest Quarterly Leasing Survey, plug-in and hybrid […]
Bentley announces largest apprenticeship intake
Bentley Motors has announced the company’s biggest-ever intake of trainees, coinciding with the launch of National Apprenticeship Week. In spite of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, a total of […]
Solera updates AI-powered estimating platform
Solera has announced an update to its Artificial Intelligence-powered claims platform, which it claims will deliver 40% faster damage detection and a more intuitive system for faster, more accurate repair […]
Used prices rise in January
The average price of used cars rose 7.4% on a year-on-year, like-for-like basis in January. According to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index, the average price rose to £14,155, marking […]
British Motor Show to feature electric focus
The British Motor Show will this year feature the Select Electric Motor Show. Occupying an entire hall, the show will include all EV content, future tech, Retro Electric and EV […]
Fix Auto welcomes nine new apprentices
Fix Auto UK is launching nine apprentices on The Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentice Programme. As part of the programme, which is supported and sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, the apprentices will […]
