The Department for Education has unveiled major changes to apprenticeship rules that will impact businesses in the automotive aftermarket. Among the changes, Accelerated Apprenticeship programmes will be introduced from 1 […]
Significant Volvo job cuts have been announced as the Swedish vehicle manufacturer aims to reduce its costs It said it is aiming to reduce its global workforce by around 15%, or 3,000 […]
Lithium-ion battery fires surged by 93% from 2022 to 2024, according to data released by QBE Insurance. It found that fires involving electric cars rose from 131 to 232, or […]
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has reported a 52% rise in ghost broker scams in the last two years, with young drivers the primary targets. Ghost brokers sell fake insurance policies […]
Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxa has announced a new partnership with Bradshaw EV, which develops industrial electric vehicles. The collaboration will see Oxa’s self-driving software, Oxa Driver, integrated with vehicles […]
Euro NCAP has called on vehicle manufacturers to improve occupant safety following a head-on collision as cars continue to get bigger and heavier. It has urged manufacturers not to settle […]
Apprenticeship Central has offered businesses in the automotive industry top tips on how to improve apprenticeship engagement. Apprentices can play a key role in securing a pipeline of future talent […]
Automechanika Birmingham has revealed its shortlist of finalists for the National Paint Championships 2025. Following a competitive round of entries, eight paint technicians have been selected to showcase their creativity […]
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has urged all repairers to ‘rigorously review’ health and safety procedures after a dealership was fined more than £200,000. The car dealership in Truro […]
A new report by Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has identified a shift back towards traditional, office-based automotive working patterns. According to the first quarterly recruitment of the year published by […]
Automechanika Birmingham 2025 has revealed the official speaker agenda for the event, which takes place at NEC Birmingham from 3-5 June. The leading automotive trade show will deliver over 150 […]
A shocking new study has exposed the extent of the UK’s phone addiction by revealing that the vast majority of UK motorists are unable to leave their phones alone while […]
