Apprentices down on pre-pandemic levels
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 […]
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Thatcham Research expands EV training
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 […]
Repairify unveils new remote service
Repairify has launched a new fully integrated end-to-end software support programme, which it has extended across its hardware product portfolio, enabling its IMI-trained technicians to remotely access the asTech tools […]
Robertson named Gemini Apprentice of the Year
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 […]
Ben launches charity initiatives
Industry charity Ben is inviting the automotive community to take on Benathlon in September and host a Ben’s Big Breakfast in October to raise vital funds and support those who […]
Fix Auto UK partners AirPro Diagnostics
Fix Auto UK has formed a partnership with a leading American company in its bid to simplify and speed up Forward-Facing Camera (FFC) ADAS calibrations. The network has teamed up […]
Drivers seek home-help to cut repair costs
Almost 80% of motorists have turned to family member for automotive advice in the past 12 months in order to save money, with 22% of these doing so on at […]
IAM RoadSmart launches new safety campaign
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is launching a campaign in alliance with organisations across the industry to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and ensure they are consistently recognised as […]
National Paint Championships winner crowned at Automechanika Birmingham
The winner of the Bodyshop Magazine-supported National Paint Championships was crowned after a closely fought final today (6 June) at Automechanika Birmingham 2023, which is taking place this week at […]
Solera Audatex unveils AEG update
Solera Audatex has announced its latest UK data release for AudaEnterpriseGold. It has added 127 new and updated model sheets, covering a range of cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes such […]
Thatcham Research ramps up repair focus
Thatcham Research is shining a light on the growing need to repair rather than replace damaged vehicle headlamp units and has written a best practice guide to highlight repair options […]
IMI warns of growing ADAS skills gap
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has issued a stark warning that a lack of ADAS skills is putting road users at risk and undermining UK mobility. Its report, […]
