Simon Wait

IMI warns of EV skills shortage

Government investment in the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs) is likely to fail because of a shortage of skilled technicians, the Institute of the Motor Industry has warned today. […]

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Coatings awards break all records

A record 130 guests gathered to celebrate the successes of the coatings industry at the 2015 British Coatings Federation Awards Evening at Wychwood Park in Cheshire on 25 November. Familiar […]

Successful year for JCC Academy

It has been another successful year at the Just Car Clinics (JCC) Academy, in association with North Lindsey College, as the intensive programme comes to a close and students commence […]

HPI Crushwatch values November at £6.5m

HPI CrushWatch has unearthed £6,556,560 worth of finance hits during the month of November 2015. Delivered in conjunction with the FLA/ACPO Vehicle Recovery Scheme, HPI Crushwatch received a total of […]

Pilkington joins BCA Marketplace plc

Mike Pilkington has joined BCA Marketplace plc as chief operating officer BCA Services based at BCA’s Birmingham logistics hub. Mike Pilkington brings a wealth of experience to the role gained […]

BMW launches degree programme

Applications are now being accepted by Oxford Brookes University for a new degree programme developed in partnership with the BMW Group. The BSc (Hons) Business and Automotive Management is a […]

New emissions initiative set for 2016

A new initiative to help consumers, policy makers and vehicle manufacturers better understand the real-world emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from new cars is set for launch in early 2016. […]

Fitch predicts delays in whiplash savings

UK motor insurers will probably only cut premiums slowly in response to the government’s crackdown on whiplash injury claims, according to Fitch Ratings. In a statement, Fitch said, ‘We expect […]

Push for fleet safety reminder

Fleet managers must remind drivers of the increased dangers of winter driving, according to The Fuelcard People. Commenting on the joint publication from the Department of Transport (DfT) and the […]

Minister advises on apprenticeships

AutoRaise has received a communication from Nick Boles MP, the Minister of State for Skills advising the government’s views on future apprenticeships initiatives. The letter to all recognised Trailblazer Groups […]

Ageas picks up more awards

Ageas has picked up two industry awards in the last fortnight, adding to what has already been a successful award-winning year for the company and its employees. The company picked […]

Fix welcomes new board

Ian Pugh has heralded the arrival of three new Fix Auto World board members as ‘vital’ in the network’s bid to become the largest global network of bodyshops. The head […]