Webinar dates confirmed for bodyshop training
Two new webinars in the ‘Elite Body Shop Systems Made Simple’ series have been scheduled for 17 November and 8 December. The free online training, delivered by Dave Luehr and […]
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IMI predicts severe EV skills shortage
New analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting that the automotive industry will be 37,500 electric vehicle technicians short by 2030. It has calculated that 90,000 automotive […]
Repairers urged to get EV ready
Repairers without EV skills in the workshop have been urged to get the training necessary to meet industry needs. Vincent St Claire, managing director of Fleet Assist, says bodyshops need […]
Auto industry vulnerable to cyber threat
A new report by NordLocker has found that the automotive industry is the eighth most vulnerable to ransomware attacks. An analysis of 1,200 companies hit by cyber extortion between 2020 […]
New software accelerates licence checks
Licence Bureau has launched a new digital licence scanning solution allowing drivers to scan their licences via a camera on their laptop, smart phone or tablet. The data is then […]
COP warned that EV shift not enough
World leaders have been told that shifting to electric vehicles will not be enough to reduce transport emissions. Addressing world leaders and COP in Glasgow, the Sustainable Transport Alliance has […]
Demand grows for AFVs
New figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers has revealed the continued demand for used battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. It found that in the third quarter of the […]
Drivers support road tax for EVs
Nearly a third of electric vehicle buyers would be happy to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on their next purchase, according to What Car?. Research based on feedback from 2,173 […]
CarShop announces major recruitment drive
Omnichannel used car retailer CarShop has announced a major recruitment drive to support recent growth. CarShop now has a store presence in 15 locations UK-wide, and also has a large […]
Fix Auto network expands in West Midlands
Fix Auto UK has welcomed Autobody Care to its network. The West Midlands bodyshop will now operate as Fix Auto Great Bridge. The 15,000 sqft site was set up by […]
AX launches incident management service
Mobility and incident management specialist AX has launched a new, technology-driven end-to-end incident management service for fleet and leasing companies and their customers. AX Motor Assist will offer a 360 […]
FLA names Jones’ successor
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has appointed Rebecca McNeil as the new chair. She takes up her post on 30 November, succeeding Richard Jones. McNeil is currently chief executive […]
