IMI Skills 2024 national competition champions revealed
The Institute of the Motor Industry has named the winners of its 2024 IMI Skills Competition, which was part of the WorldSkills UK National Finals that saw more than 400 […]
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Drivers demand greater security as vehicle data concerns grow
A new study has revealed that as vehicle data concerns grow and cars become more connected and data-driven, UK drivers are increasingly prioritising data security when selecting garages for servicing […]
New car sales set to near two million next year
New figures predict that new car sales in the UK will rise two per cent next year to about 1.98 million units. According to Auto Trader analysis, sales will increase […]
Only 2% of UK drivers would pass driving theory test today
A recent survey has revealed a startling lack of road safety knowledge among UK drivers, with just 2% of participants passing a driving theory test. Conducted by Carmoola, the car finance […]
Ford job cuts confirmed after falling EV sales
Ford will cut up to 800 jobs in the UK over the next three years as a result slowing electric vehicle sales. The move is part of a wider cost-cutting […]
New partnership targets electric vehicle repair solutions
GSF Car Parts has announced a new collaboration with Cleevely Electric Vehicles owner Matt Cleevely to develop innovative electric vehicle repair solutions. The partnership will see GSF Car Parts collaborate with […]
Ben brings back Christmas families project
Automotive charity Ben has brought back its ‘Christmas families project’ for the fifth year. The campaign aims to support struggling families who have to make choices between heating and eating […]
Automechanika Birmingham introduces Motorvate to jumpstart careers
Messe Frankfurt UK, the team behind Automechanika Birmingham 2025, has launched “Motorvate” – a showcase for automotive careers, skills and recruitment – which will run alongside Automechanika Birmingham at the […]
Automotive skills gap unchanged – IMI
The automotive skills gap remains acute, according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) published by the IMI. Its analysis of the September ONS data found motor trades […]
3.1m UK drivers don’t know what to do after an accident
Data from a new study has revealed that 3.15 million UK drivers don’t know what steps they should take immediately after an accident in their car. In a survey of […]
Used EV and hybrid prices tumble 16% in a year
New research has found that the price of the most popular used EVs and hybrids has fallen by 16% on average in the last year. According to research carried out […]
Fifth of vehicles damaged by potholes are written off
More than one in five vehicles damaged by potholes in the UK are written off, according to new research. Data released by Allianz has found that 21% of the insurance […]