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Elite Garages has upskilled its vehicle technicians with EV training from Autotech Training. The independent tyre, MOT, car service and forecourt operator, which operates 14 sites across the South of […]

Copart has introduced a new student exchange programme with Solus, the repair arm of Aviva Insurance. The collaboration has been introduced to provide engineers in both businesses, including trainees and […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Diversity Task Force has published the interim findings of its investigation into the challenges that could undermine the automotive sector’s future sustainability. The […]

The IMI has urged the automotive industry to focus on training and recruitment in 2022 in a bid to make up the ground lost during the pandemic. Steve Nash, CEO, […]

BMW Group has announced it is looking for 95 apprentices to join its 2022 programme. The apprenticeships are in a wide range of roles including engineering, maintenance, human resources, purchasing […]

The winners of the IMI Skills Competition have been announced, with 24 apprentices selected to take part in the World Skills UK event after a week of competition. More than […]

Repairers without EV skills in the workshop have been urged to get the training necessary to meet industry needs. Vincent St Claire, managing director of Fleet Assist, says bodyshops need […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is offering a second round of heavily subsidised hybrid/EV Level 3 courses to its members. It hopes this will go some way to addressing the […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced that Ian Plummer, commercial director of the Auto Trader, and Chris Mason, CEO of FISITA, the international membership organisation, have joined the […]

Former marketing director of Autotrader and global vehicle data business Solera cap hpi Matt Thompson has launched a new management consultancy to help dealers and OEMs attract and retain talent. […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has earmarked £100,000 to support businesses employing apprentices. The SMMT’s Charitable Trust Fund has re-launched the SMMT Apprentice Support Programme, which comes […]

Autotech Academy has recently supported a Volkswagen Van dealership in recruiting three interns. It liaised with Sandwell College and Walsall College after being contacted by the Volkswagen Van Centre in […]