Stellantis has created joint venture Octago with MSX International to support its Eurorepar Car Service network (ERCS). Bringing together Stellantis’s parts distribution strength and MSX International aftersales expertise, Octago will […]
Female vehicle technicians could plug the industry’s skills gap with colleges reporting a ‘dramatic shift’ in the number of women now on automotive courses. According to Autotech Academy, more women […]
Fix Auto Daventry has transformed into a dedicated, co-branded repair centre for Admiral-insured motorists. The Northamptonshire facility, part of Fix Auto UK’s portfolio of wholly-owned sites, will operate within Admiral’s […]
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 is set to deliver more than just the latest tools and technology, with visitors able to make the most of exclusive show deals, […]
As vehicle structures evolve – including the growing adoption of megacasting – Thatcham Research has launched a new aluminium welding certification to equip technicians with the practical skills needed to […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry is working with government, the ONS and industry stakeholders to improve the classification of automotive jobs. It is supporting reviews of the Standard Industrial […]
Steer Automotive Group has unveiled the Steer Training Academy, merging the Steer Academy with the Gemini Training programme. Unifying the two academies brings together two training programmes into a single […]
Autoglass will launch a new AI-powered mobile ADAS calibration solution that will service fleet vehicles wherever they are. Leveraging advanced ePaper technology and deep learning capabilities, Mobile Recalibration Pro (MRP) […]
Car ownership costs have gone up by £5,000 in a decade, according to new research from GAP insurance provider ALA Insurance. Based on data from the Association of British Insurers, […]
Fix Auto franchise partners Paul Gravell and Matthew Davies have added Fix Auto Tewkesbury to their group. The new site joins existing repair sites in their portfolio including Fix Auto […]
Automotive industry charity Ben has published its Year in Numbers, highlighting the growing demand for health, wellbeing and financial support. The report, which covers the period from April 2025 to […]
Motor vacancies increased to 16,000 in the first quarter of the year, according to The Institute of Motor Insurers’ Vacancy Tracker. Based on Office for National Statistics figures, this is up […]
