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Ferrari showcases apprenticeships at open day

Ferrari welcomed around 400 attendees to open days at its aftersales facilities to showcase its apprenticeship opportunities. Each Ferrari dealer hosted students from selected local schools in their area to […]

VW Commercial Vehicles recognises top performers

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has recognised its top performers in its UK network at an awards event held in London. Six category awards were given, while there were also three Top […]

NFDA calls for EV grant guarantees

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to ensure its 11 March budget provides sufficient incentives for drivers to buy electric vehicles. Despite the continuous, significant growth, […]

Industry bodies call for further standards

The industry has urged the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) to provide apprenticeship standards necessary to train the next generation of drivers. A recent meeting of the Trailblazer […]

Entries open for FTA award

Entries are now open for FTA’s Transport Manager of the Year competition. The competition is open to both members and non-members of FTA and will see participants undertake a series […]

Tech data crucial in connected age

The surge of connectivity means access to technical information is more important than ever. That is the view of Frank Harvey, head of member services for the Independent Garage Association. […]

New LEVC vans now in production

The first prototypes of a new electric van from London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) are in production at the company’s Coventry factory. They will be unveiled at the CV show […]

North East recruiter celebrates 6,000th vacancy

Motor industry recruiter Ingenia has just logged its 6,000 vacancy. Now in its 27th year, the North East-based company has achieved this against a trend of major skills shortages in […]

Symach strengthens Australian leadership team

Symach has named Mark Cunningham as general manager in Australia. His more than 20 years-experience in motor trade, working with some of the largest vehicle repairers in Australia and Ireland […]

Emissions experts Eminox recognised nationally

Emissions control specialist Eminox has been recognised at the Make UK national manufacturing awards, where it was shortlisted in the high-profile Business Growth and Strategy category, sponsored by RSM. Eminox […]

Government commits £50m to green bus fleet

The government is inviting local authorities to apply to become the UK’s first all-electric bus town. It will provide a £50m grant to the winning authority to support the introduction […]