IMI Skills Competition winners announced
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the winners of its 2023 Skills Competition. The event attracted more than 600 nominations, making the 2023 competition the most intense […]
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Steer Group set for significant apprenticeship growth
Steer Automotive Group will significantly grow its apprenticeship programme next year, with an aim for apprentices to make up 16% of its technical workforce by the end of 2024. This […]
EV discounts surge by 323%
Discounts on new electric vehicles increased by 323% between November 2022 and October 2023, according to new figures from What Car?. By comparison, discounts for petrol and diesel models grew […]
NBRA calls for more action after Autumn Budget
The NBRA has recognised new support measures for industry in its Autumn Statement, but has called for further measures tailored to the automotive repair sector to ease the burden on […]
FMG Repair Services signs new training partnership
FMG Repair Services, which operates 65 repair sites nationwide, has signed a new training partnership with Eco Repair Systems. The partnership will see Eco Repair Systems supply its latest plastic […]
Axalta named exclusive BMW supplier
Axalta has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in 15 Europeans countries plus South Africa. The agreement includes BMW Group’s network of 730 dealerships and […]
Ben turns lens on suicide prevention
With men more than three times as likely to take their own lives than women, automotive charity Ben has released a short film directly addressing the issue. Released in line […]
John Clark Motor Group reveals Elite apprenticeship plan
Scotland-based dealership John Clark Motor Group is working with Elite Training and Consultancy to develop IT apprentices to support the group’s continued growth. John Clark comprises 38 businesses, including five […]
New report reveals the cost of skills gap
Automotive businesses who invest in skills can expect a three per cent uplift in annual turnover, compared to a four per cent drop in turnover for businesses who do not […]
Snows ARC on the move with mobile service
A new mobile alloy wheel repair and refurbishment service has created a mini jobs boom in Southampton. Operated by Snows Motor Group, the Kerbasaurus operation has created a number of […]
Thatcham launches ‘espire’ to simplify revised BS10125 training
Thatcham Research has today announced the launch of its espire training solution designed to simplify the revised BS10125 journey for bodyshops. Espire will build on Thatcham’s established learning capability through […]
Smart growth for Smart Repairs
Leeds-based independent cosmetic vehicle repairer Smart Repairs has announced an increase in turnover of 25% this year and is now predicting overall turnover to to rise to more than £9.5m. […]