skills

Thatcham Research doubled its MET technician capacity last year and plans to have almost 300 learners on programme by the end of 2023. This is about a quarter more than […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 31% year-on-year drop in EV qualifications for the second quarter of 2023. According to its EV Technician Forecast Report, the total number […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling on the automotive industry to provide their insights on apprenticeship opportunities within the sector. The focus is on identifying what can be done […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry has warned the sector that any potential delay in the 2030 deadline for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles must not be […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) are 40% more likely to fail an MOT because of poor tyre condition than petrol cars. The […]

New research has found that automotive apprentices in 2023 are eight per cent below what they were in 2019/2020 and 31% below what they were in 2018/2019. This is despite […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry is embarking on a game-changing campaign to debunk the outdated perceptions that are at the heart of the recruitment challenges. The campaign is being […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has become one of the first sector-specific trade bodies to be awarded Gold status under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The […]

Thatcham Research has introduced EV Safe training to help the public sector prepare for the unique safety challenges presented by electric vehicles (EVs). EV Safe will ensure the safety of […]

Gemini Taunton apprentice Cahal Robertson was named Mike Watts Apprentice of the Year at the company’s annual awards night, held at the Manufacturing Technology Centre near Coventry. Robertson recorded the […]

Henkel has enhanced its e-learning platform, Loctite Xplore, to deliver convenient support and learning to  assembly, maintenance and vehicle repair professionals. The e-learning platform leverages the collective learning of Henkel’s […]

TruckEast fleet depot supervisor Ben Daniels has completed his apprentice loyalty scheme. He began working at TruckEast as an apprentice Scania technician in 2013 and after graduating with two-industry recognised […]