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IMI spreads the word with awareness campaign

The Institute of the Motor Industry’s digital campaign to raise awareness of the sector and improve the perception of the automotive industry has been a significant success. Launched last September, […]

JLR opens apprenticeships to more candidates

JLR has broadened its apprenticeship requirements to ensure candidates from a broader range of educational backgrounds are eligible. For the 2024 intake, candidates with BTEC and T-Level qualifications can now apply […]

UK becomes Europe’s largest ZEV bus market

Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market is growing again after three challenging years, with 4,932 new registrations last year representing a 44.6% increase on the 2022. According to the […]

HGV sales growth still strong

The UK heavy goods vehicles market grew for the second year in a row in 2023, up 13% to 46,227. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]

NFDA responds to EV charging consultation

The National Franchised Dealers Association has responded to a government consultation around developing public EV charging infrastructure. The government launched the consultation around the £1bn Rapid Charging Fund (RCF) in […]

Abbeygate Group joins KGM Motors network

KGM Motors UK has appointed Abbeygate Group, with showrooms in Norwich and Norfolk, to its dealer network. The KGM showroom, formerly known as SsangYong UK, includes an aftersales centre offering […]

Car crime convictions down to 2%

Home Office data has revealed that just 2.12% of all vehicles stolen in England and Wales between July 2022 and June 2023 led to criminal charges. The information, acquired by […]

IGA calls for automotive apprenticeship focus

The IGA has reiterated its concerns around government support of automotive apprenticeships. Ahead of the Spring Budget, it has pointed to a 39% decrease in new Level 2 & 3 […]

NFDA spotlights apprentice successes

Drive My Career has hosted its sixth DMC Apprentice Takeover campaign to spotlight the numerous apprenticeship opportunities available within the automotive retail sector. Held to mark National Apprenticeship Week earlier […]

Data reveals drop in dealership leads

Automotive retailers in the UK experienced an overall two per cent drop in new car sales leads during 2023, although conversion rates increased from 25% to 30%. This is according […]

Fix Auto reveals Conference keynote speakers

Fix Auto UK has announced that TV star Fred Sirieix, former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King and corporate finance expert Rex Green will be the keynote speakers during its National Conference […]