skills

IMI launches major industry survey

The Institute of the Motor Industry has launched a major research project to identify the key challenges facing the industry and where the IMI can better support the sector going […]

Auto Windscreens wins apprenticeship accolade

Auto Windscreens is celebrating after winning the Training Provider/Programme of the Year category at the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards. The awards recognise employers, team members and apprentices excelling across […]

IMI calls for further skills support

The Institute of the Motor Industry has called for further government investment in training to back up its ‘Plan for Drivers’. The Plan for Driver has been launched to ease […]

Ingenia Recruitment marks 30th anniversary

North East recruitment agency Ingenia Recruitment is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The company was established in 1983 by founder Stephen Shaw to provide an exclusive recruitment service to the automotive […]

Auto Windscreens names Best Technician

Auto Windscreens has named Jim Allen from the company’s Oxford Trade Centre as ‘Best Technician’ in the UK for the second year running. He won the award after competing against […]

Cleevely Electric Vehicles to host open day

The UK’s first independent EV specialist workshop Cleevely Electric Vehicles is hosting an introductory day at its Cheltenham site on 16 September. Running from 10am to 3pm, the itinerary will […]

Ken Jervis Kia wins training award

Stoke-based Ken Jervis Kia has been recognised for its bodyshop apprenticeship programme. Martec Training, which delivers apprenticeship training to local dealerships, garages and bodyshops, named Kia the number one company […]

Copart delivers disability adaptions training

Copart is expanding its Disability Adaptations and Awareness Training with a view to rolling it out company-wide. With Copart handling over 500,000 vehicles each year, a significant proportion have adaptation devices fitted, […]

Copart revs up for AutoRaise Rally

Copart is taking part in the 2023 AutoRaise Rally, which is helping to raise funds for the charity which aims to address the skills gap in the sector by attracting […]

Volkswagen Group advertises automotive appeal

Volkswagen Group UK is encouraging more people to consider the wide variety of roles available in the automotive industry. While the number of apprentices starting courses in the UK has […]

Core Diagnostics becomes NBRA member

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 […]

IMI annual report reveals industry challenges

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 […]