Vertu Motors cuts jobs after issuing profit warning
Vertu Motors has said it is cutting jobs and closing dealerships after announcing an unexpected profit warning. The group has nearly 200 retail sites around the UK operating under the […]
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Greenest cars of 2024 revealed by Green NCAP
Green NCAP has revealed the greenest cars of 2024 across eight different categories. Green NCAP is an independent initiative of Euro NCAP which promotes the development of cars that are […]
VDA Apprenticeship Programme gets green light
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Apprenticeship Central has announced its VDA Apprenticeship Programme has completed a successful trial phase. It says it will soon be in a position to place […]
HEVRA Bodyshop Membership aims to raise EV repair standards
The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) – the a network of independent garages specialising in hybrid and electric vehicle SMR – has introduced a new HEVRA Bodyshop Membership […]
AutoRaise relaunches to mark National Apprenticeship Week
UK automotive charity AutoRaise is marking National Apprenticeship Week by relaunching with a renewed focus on tackling the skills crisis in the sector. The relaunch comes as the IMI reports […]
PPG names IAL as preferred supplier of Nexa Autocolor 2K
PPG has designated its distributor, IAL (International Applications Ltd), as the preferred supplier for PPG’s Nexa Autocolor 2K automotive refinish products. Nexa Autocolor, a globally recognised brand, is known for […]
Stellantis confirms Luton Vauxhall plant will close in second quarter
Stellantis has confirmed that its Luton Vauxhall plant will close in the first quarter of the year, putting 1,100 jobs at risk. It had been due to start production of […]
IMI calls for urgent reforms to apprenticeship funding
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling for urgent reforms to apprenticeship funding after the Education Committee reported a six per cent fall in automotive apprenticeships last year. […]
New data identifies most common cause of UK breakdowns
New data has revealed the most common cause of UK breakdowns, and the day that most breakdowns occur. According to analysis carried out by online car retailer cinch, based on […]
Steer gears up for NAW with its first skills contest in 2025
Steer Automotive Group will fully embrace National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) next week when it holds the first of three internal apprentice skills competitions it has planned for 2025. Following on […]
Repairify unveils Digital Technician Apprenticeship Programme
Repairify has launched a bespoke Digital Technician Apprenticeship Programme – a first for the company – to mark National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February). Developed in conjunction with training provider QA, the programme […]
Global car parc ageing at a significant rate of growth
The average use of vehicles is increasing significantly on a global level, according to a new report from Messe Frankfurt, the organisers of Automechanika Birmingham 2025 and Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. […]