training

TIP Group celebrates first academy graduates

TIP Group has announced its first graduates have completed its inaugural TIP Mechanic Academy (TMA). The first-of-its-kind trailer mechanic training programme was launched last autumn in response to the growing […]

Thatcham Research celebrates Border Force accolade

Thatcham Research has received a South East Deputy Director’s Award from training partner Border Force. During their long-standing partnership, Thatcham Research has delivered a broad range of training to Border […]

IMI calls for EV business support

The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to support the business investment needed for a sustainable EV aftermarket when he delivers his Spring Budget next month. […]

FMG achieves PASMA accreditation

FMG Repair Services’s dedicated Technical Training Centre has become a PASMA registered and approved training centre. This means the centre in IMI-accredited site in Goole, which provides vehicle repair courses […]

IMI predicts EV technicians shortfall by 2032

The latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that the shortfall in EV technicians is expected to occur in 2023. It previously estimated that the […]

Ben delivers dedicated menopause training

Automotive charity Ben is delivering four courses dedicated to providing support to employers and employees when colleagues are going through the menopause. This comes after it was announced that company’s […]

Kia cuts ribbon on new academy

Kia has marked National Apprenticeship Week by cutting the ribbon on its new academy. The academy has moved to a purpose-built 40,000 sqft building within St. Mowden Park in Derby […]

LKQ boss predicts EV acceleration

The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden has predicted that that electric vehicle (EV) transition will accelerate over the next year. He expects more independent garages to […]