Dealers doubt 2030 petrol and diesel ban
New research by Close Brothers Motor Finance has found that most dealerships doubt the proposed 2030 petrol and diesel ban will go ahead. The government moved the ban forward from […]
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IMI Jobs Portal goes live with work placements
The IMI Jobs Portal supporting work placements for school-aged pupils is now live, connecting young learners and educators with businesses. The portal is part of the Automotive Work Experience (AWE) […]
TruckEast Bury St Edmunds wins top Scania award
TruckEast Bury St Edmunds has been named Service Team of the Year in Scania’s UK annual awards. The Suffolk-based dealer was ranked first among Scania’s UK network of 83 sites. […]
MOT Annual Assessment deadline looms
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has issued a final call for technicians to complete their annual MOT Annual Assessment. More than 11,000 technicians have not yet completed their […]
School of Thought welcomes A1 ADAS Group as partner
School of Thought Automotive has announced that A1 ADAS Group has become its latest industry partner. A not-for-profit organisation, School of Thought Automotive works to raise awareness around the sector […]
Reporting repairs won’t solve pothole crisis – AIA
The Asphalt Industry Alliance has warned that government plans to hold councils accountable for repairing roads will not solve the pothole crisis. The government has said that councils in England […]
Car insurance premiums down 17% in a year
Latest figures have shown that average comprehensive car insurance premiums have fallen by 17% in the last year to £777. According to the latest Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index, published […]
Spring Statement must offer relief to UK fleets
The upcoming Spring Statement must deliver meaningful support to UK fleets, which are straining under the weight of ‘sustained financial pressure.’ That is the view of Paul Holland, managing director […]
Electric vehicle sales in Europe rise but Tesla suffers dip
New vehicle sales in Europe fell by three per cent to 966,300 units last month, according to new figures released by JATO Dynamics. Year-to date sales are down two per […]
Industry mourns sad passing of Mick Whitehead
The automotive industry is mourning the sad loss of Mick Whitehead, aged just 68. Mick began his career as an apprentice mechanic before founding the M&M Group in 1980 with […]
Councils could lose pothole repair funding, government warns
Councils have been told they risk losing a share of their pothole repair funding if they can’t prove they are tackling the issue in their areas. For the first time […]
Recruitment drive accelerates JLR’s Reimagine strategy
JLR is recruiting 150 technicians to accelerate its Reimagine strategy, which will see electric version of all its models available by 2030. The company is recruiting 50 technicians for its Solihull […]