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UK automotive production down 11% in February

UK automotive production fell 11.6% to 82,178 units in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers produced 10,787 fewer cars, vans, trucks, taxis, buses and […]

Only half of automotive apprentices complete EPAs

Nearly a half of automotive apprentices either leave the programme early or fail their End Point Assessments. Figures have revealed that the national apprenticeship achievement rate was just under 55% […]

30 Under 30 nominations close at midnight on Monday

Nominations for Bodyshop Magazine’s prestigious 30 UNDER 30: RISING STARS in partnership with 3M will close at MIDNIGHT on MONDAY, 31st MARCH. That’s just five days from today! Don’t miss […]

Extra Bodyshop Management Course added in May

Bodyshop Consulting has announced an extra date for its IMI-approved Bodyshop Management Course: ‘Getting Results and Making a Profit’. The additional course will be held on 15 May at IMI […]

A third of new car sales now hybrids

More than a third of new car sales across Europe this year have been hybrid, according to new figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. It found that hybrid sales […]

Dealers doubt 2030 petrol and diesel ban

New research by Close Brothers Motor Finance has found that most dealerships doubt the proposed 2030 petrol and diesel ban will go ahead. The government moved the ban forward from […]

IMI Jobs Portal goes live with work placements

The IMI Jobs Portal supporting work placements for school-aged pupils is now live, connecting young learners and educators with businesses. The portal is part of the Automotive Work Experience (AWE) […]

TruckEast Bury St Edmunds wins top Scania award

TruckEast Bury St Edmunds has been named Service Team of the Year in Scania’s UK annual awards. The Suffolk-based dealer was ranked first among Scania’s UK network of 83 sites. […]

MOT Annual Assessment deadline looms

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has issued a final call for technicians to complete their annual MOT Annual Assessment. More than 11,000 technicians have not yet completed their […]