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Automotive stars selected for WorldSkills

Two of UK’s top apprentices are gearing up to take part in WorldSkills Lyon 2024, billed as the ‘skills Olympics’. David McKeown, a former apprentice who trained at Riverpark Training […]

Fresh calls for EV incentives

There have been renewed calls from industry for the government to offer further incentives for private buyers to switch to electric vehicles. This comes after figures released by the Society […]

Car registrations edge upwards in April

New car registrations grew for the 21st month in a row in April, rising by one per cent to 134,274 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

Tesla tyres bump up SMR costs

A study carried out by cap hpi has revealed that out of the top 20 manufacturers Tesla has the lowest costs for servicing and brakes, but falls to 16th in […]

Autotech Training unveils new CPD solution

Autotech Training has launched a new skills development system, Autolearn, to support the continuous upskilling and compliance of vehicle technicians within the industry. The online Learner Management System, which supports […]

EV infrastructure charging forward

New figures have revealed that nearly 6,000 new public chargers were installed in the UK in the first three months of the year. According to quarterly figures from Zapmap published […]

New motorists unaware of driving costs

New vehicle registrations increased by 18.2% last year, but many are unaware of the costs of driving. Independence (35%) and travel flexibility (22%) are the main reasons for wanting to […]

Confused.com announces key tech collaboration

Confused.com has signed a strategic partnership with Dootrix to enhances its mobile insurance app. It will leverage Dootrix’s digital and data capabilities, particularly around mobile technology, to develop new innovations […]

RAC celebrates first apprenticeship graduation

The RAC has welcomed eight new members into its patrol team after they completed their 30-month apprenticeship. The apprentices graduated from the RAC Academy at a ceremony in Walsall. The RAC […]