New LCV registrations suffer worst January since 2012
New LCV registrations fell by 7.8% to 17,562 units in January, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This makes it the weakest start to a year […]
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Electric vehicle training too slow to meet demand
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry has revealed that investment in electric vehicle training is slowing down. The latest IMI TechSafe data found that the number of […]
Automotive technicians forced to leave sector to find work
Nearly 1,000 qualified automotive technicians are seeking work despite an acute skills gap in the sector. Autotech Academy has revealed that 830 newly-qualified vehicle technicians are struggling to find a […]
Employers unaware of grey fleet responsibilities
Logistics UK has launched a new service to help organisations meet their legal responsibilities towards grey fleet employees. Grey fleet employees are those who use their private vehicles for business […]
Putting ChatGPT car fault diagnosis to the test
New analysis has found that ChatGPT can accurately diagnose common car faults, but drivers have been advised against carrying out at-home repairs. FixMyCar teamed up with London-based repairer Inderjit Matharu […]
Audaglass joins NBRA as Supplier Partner
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced that Audaglass has been appointed as a Supplier Partner. Audaglass is a leading provider of insurance estimating services and engineering services. Its team […]
Registrations open for UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026
Registrations for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 are now open. The event, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 3-4 June, will examine all the issues impacting […]
Fix Auto UK expands repair network in London with A2Z Motors
Fix Auto UK has expanded its repair network in London by appointing A2Z Motors to its franchise. The repairer, owned by Adam Milani and managed by his nephew, Sami Al-Sikafi, […]
IMI unveils new automotive training survey
The Institute of the Motor Industry is inviting the sector to help shape future automotive training and development funding. It has launched a new survey to gather critical insights from […]
AX and ITAS partner to deliver seamless accident management
AX has partnered with training consultancy ITAS to deliver enhanced accident management support to its manufacturer partners. The partnership is designed to support a more seamless customer journey following an […]
SERMI scheme must be mandated, insists IAAF
The IAAF has restated its calls to mandate the SERMI scheme in the UK to ensure its full benefits are realised. It believes that while the scheme remains voluntary, it […]
Repairify and Opus IVS to combine diagnostics businesses
Repairify’s diagnostics brands, asTech and BlueDriver, and Opus IVS have announced their intent to combine to accelerate innovation across the automotive diagnostics industry. The combination brings together highly complementary technologies, […]