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Martec unveils new IMI-approved training

Training provider Martec Training has launched a new IMI accredited Apprenticeship route. This latest Level 3 Apprenticeship is targeted at vehicle damage and MET technicians and will enable those already […]

Ben launches new virtual challenge

Automotive industry charity Ben has launched a new virtual challenge to raise vital funds for those struggling or in crisis. Benathlon will take place from 10-24 March, when colleagues will […]

FMG Repair Services welcomes local MP

FMG Repair Services has welcomed local MP Sara Britcliffe for a tour of its Accrington vehicle repair site. The visit was planned to demonstrate the broad range of interesting career […]

Potholes blamed for breakdown spike

Potholes have been blamed for a 23% rise in breakdowns attended by RAC patrols in the last three months of 2022. It went to an average of 20 breakdowns a […]

Car production sinks to 60-year low

UK car production fell 9.8% in 2022 to 775,014 units, according to the latest figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This represents the lowest total […]

Charging infrastructure developing too slowly

The number of installed public devices has increased by 8,680 since January 2022, according to figures released by the government. This represents an increase of 31% increase. Meanwhile, the number […]

CV production surges during 2022

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 39.3% in 2022, with 101,600 units leaving factory lines over the 12 months. Output fell 23.6% in December, according to the Society of Motor […]

BCA and Lookers renew remarketing partnership

BCA and Lookers have renewed their existing remarketing partnership for a further two years.  The programme began on 1 January and will run until the end of 2024, with around […]

Euro NCAP publishes 2022 review in numbers

Euro NCAP has released its annual Year in Numbers, which found that full electric vehicles made up 22 out of 65 new models tested, while six of the seven new […]

Ben offers industry London Marathon starts

Ben, the automotive industry charity, has limited spaces available for runners who want to take on the world-renowned London Marathon on 23 April. London is the UK’s most iconic marathon […]

Energy crisis impacting EV sales

The ongoing energy and cost-of-living crisis is impacting buyers’ decision to consider an electric vehicle as their next car. This is according to a year’s research carried out by What […]