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Used prices rise in January

The average price of used cars rose 7.4% on a year-on-year, like-for-like basis in January. According to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index, the average price rose to £14,155, marking […]

British Motor Show to feature electric focus

The British Motor Show will this year feature the Select Electric Motor Show. Occupying an entire hall, the show will include all EV content, future tech, Retro Electric and EV […]

Fix Auto welcomes nine new apprentices

Fix Auto UK is launching nine apprentices on The Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentice Programme. As part of the programme, which is supported and sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, the apprentices will […]

Tech consultancy launched to aid industry

A new consultancy has been launched to help dealers and manufacturers make better use of technology. Two former cap hpi senior managers Jon Sheard and Amanda Morgan have teamed up […]

IMI warns against declining apprenticeship numbers

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has urged the automotive industry to use the start of National Apprenticeship Week to re-engage with apprenticeship schemes. It says that securing a […]

Autotech Academy to link interns with industry

The Autotech Group has introduced a new division, Autotech Academy, to help newly qualified technicians get onto the automotive career ladder. Providing qualified college leavers with a gateway into the […]

AutoRaise gears up for National Apprenticeship Week

AutoRaise has a full schedule of virtual activities planned to mark National Apprenticeship week, from sharing videos, testimonials, as well as insights from partners, affiliated repairers, and apprentices. The theme […]

Apprenticeship provider calls for CV support

North West apprenticeship provider Total People is urging business in the commercial vehicle to open their doors to apprentices and provide workplace opportunities. It is making the call to mark […]

Rada named LEVC leading man

LEVC has named Martin Rada as new managing director for LEVC Europe operations. There are now 19 dealer partners across continental Europe, with further network growth planned this year in […]

HMG Paints invests in talent

The first apprentices have now graduated from the new 18-month Industrial Coating Applicator Apprenticeship. Josh Taylor and Nathan Eckersley, from Manchester-based HMG Paints, were amongst the first in the country […]

‘Ultimately this can save lives’

Plans to deliver verbal warnings to alert drivers of lane closures on smart motorways have been brought forward. Automotive technology specialist Road Angel said it is bringing forward the release […]

Pothole concerns deepen for UK motorists

Potholes have overtaken texting and drink driving as the primary concern for motorists, with nine in 10 affected in the last year. According to IAM RoadSmart’s annual Safety Culture Report, […]