training

UK Garage and Bodyshop Event earns industry accolade

Messe Frankfurt UK has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Achievement category in the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Pride of the Aftermarket awards. It has been recognised for its […]

WorldSkills finals under way in Wales

Stellantis and Day’s Motor Group are supporting the IMI WorldSkills UK competition finals, which take place this week at the Cardiff & Vale College. The final is the culmination of […]

TMD unveils new East Yorkshire R&D facility

Leading braking product manufacturer TMD Friction has launched a new research and development facility in Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire as part of its investment strategy into the independent aftermarket. The […]

RWC secures Ford training deal

RWC Training has enhanced its burgeoning reputation as an elite training provider with a new agreement to deliver Ford’s Body and Paint Apprenticeship programme. It has agreed a new partnership […]

NWH Group introduces new driving school

Recycling and waste management company The NWH Group has launched a new driving school to help tackle the on-going HGV driver shortage. Through its new fully-funded training programme NWH Driving […]

Mazda unveils new training centre

Mazda UK has opened a new bespoke training centre that will centralise training for dealer staff from across its network. The 11,000 sqf facility in Bedfordshire will deliver training for […]

IMI awards inaugural Centre of Excellence

The Institute of the Motor Industry has named BMW Group UK Academy in Berkshire the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence. The prestigious inaugural award recognises the outstanding achievements of […]

EV training soars by 300%

LKQ Euro Car Parts has reported that demand for its IMI-accredited EV and hybrid training has increased by more than 300% in just two years. So far in 2022, LKQ […]

IAAF launches new training academy

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched a new training academy to upskill new and existing people working within the automotive aftermarket. From virtual to practical training, the IAAF […]

RWC introduces new IMI-approved EV course

RWC Training has gained IMI approval to deliver a new Electric Vehicle Technician Accreditation. This will create the necessary progression route from the Level 3 EV Qualification and is considered […]

IMI report reveals looming skills crisis

The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 160,000 shortfall in skilled workers by 2031. Its latest Automotive Sector Employment report attributes this growing skills gaps to the electric […]