automotive skills

EV drivers worried about safe repairs

More than half of electric vehicle drivers (52%) say they are uncertain that their vehicle will be repaired safely if it’s involved in a collision. A survey of more than […]

IMI warns of missed apprentice opportunities

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has released new analysis that paints a worrying picture for apprentice recruitment in the automotive sector. According to the IMI’s recent Automotive Education […]

Apprentices ‘essential’ in tackling skills shortage

Logistics UK is marking National Apprenticeship Week by urging members to take advantage of the apprenticeship schemes available to future-proof the industry. Alex Veitch, deputy director – public policy at […]

TrustFord creates 59 apprenticeship opportunities

TrustFord has opened applications for its 2022 Apprentice intake as part of the company’s commitment to introducing strong new talent into the automotive industry. There are 59 opportunities across the […]

Autotech Academy backs IMI skills programme

Autotech Academy has announced its new sponsorship of IMI Student Membership. The sponsorship means the IMI will be able to further widen awareness of the huge range of courses, qualifications […]

IMI welcomes Budget’s skills pledge

The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed the additional funding for training pledged in yesterday’s Autumn Budget, but has called for further clarity around how the £2.7bn set aside […]

Bentley announces largest-ever intake

Bentley Motors has announced the company’s biggest-ever intake of trainees for 2022. It will invite 113 new recruits to company’s Crewe headquarters in a phased recruitment. The future talent will […]

School of Thought seeking industry support

School of Thought has announced new funding initiatives as it aims to build on the success it’s had in connecting the industry to new talent since it was established in […]

Autodata enhances training offering

Autodata has launched a brand new service, Autodata Training, which it claims offers workshops a better and more cost-effective way to train technicians. Autodata provides hundreds of high-quality, technical training […]

Chancellor extends job support packages

UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £500m jobs support package, which includes incentives for hiring apprentices. The £3,000 bonus to employers for hiring new apprentices ended in September, but […]

New training platform launched for bodyshops

LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new training platform for independent garages and bodyshops. The LKQ Academy will be available to LKQ customers across Europe and features a full […]

Motofix launches new skills development programme

Motofix Group has created a new two-year traineeship for its vehicle repair business; the Automotive Business Trainee. As part of the programme, trainees will develop skills and knowledge in parts, […]