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Core Diagnostics becomes NBRA member
- 24/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced that Core Diagnostics has become its latest partner member. As a member, Core Diagnostics gains access to a multitude of services designed to support continued industry growth and excellence. The partnership underscores Core Diagnostics commitment to [...] -
IMI annual report reveals industry challenges
- 11/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The annual Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Baseline Report has revealed that the number of businesses and job roles in the automotive industry has fallen, but vacancies have risen to a 21-year high. It found that there are 758,000 jobs in the automotive sector, up from 742,600 in 2022, with 78% within retail [...] -
BCA relaunches vehicle Appraisal Training
- 04/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA has relaunched its vehicle Appraisal Training programme with additional new content for 2023. Aimed at retail dealer groups and independent dealers, the course empowers used car teams to carry out accurate, informed and standardised appraisals, reducing grade variance and improving the opportunity to increase [...] -
Ennis & Co broadens skills support
- 02/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Global automotive and mobility skills search company Ennis & Co has announced an expansion of its services with the establishment of three separate business divisions within a newly formed Ennis & Co Group. The Ennis & Co Executive Search division will continue the company’s core work of helping many [...] -
Thatcham Research reveals lack of training focus
- 02/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 2022. However, its analysis of the latest Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) data shows that this focus on new skills is not being [...] -
EV training lagging behind demand
- 28/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
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 of technicians trained to work safely on EVs by the end of the first quarter was 42,400, representing 18% of all [...] -
IGA sets sights on apprenticeships
- 27/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 to create greater apprenticeship opportunities across the industry. The IGA will then use that feedback to lobby [...] -
IMI warns against EV training delays
- 27/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
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 a free pass to delay EV training. Steve Nash, CEO, urged the automotive sector to keep its eye on the ball for EV training, regardless of a potential [...] -
IMI report reveals worrying EV failure rate
- 24/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 IMI has attributed this to the greater average weight of EVs compared to other vehicles. They also stated that the greater amount of torque [...] -
Apprentices down on pre-pandemic levels
- 21/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
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 a 12% increase in numbers in the first eight months of the year. Emma Carrigy, research and insights manager at the IMI, said: “It is [...]