skills

BCA has relaunched its vehicle Appraisal Training programme with additional new content for 2023. Aimed at retail dealer groups and independent dealers, the course empowers used car teams to carry […]

Global automotive and mobility skills search company Ennis & Co has announced an expansion of its services with the establishment of three separate business divisions within a newly formed Ennis […]

Thatcham Research doubled its MET technician capacity last year and plans to have almost 300 learners on programme by the end of 2023. This is about a quarter more than […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 31% year-on-year drop in EV qualifications for the second quarter of 2023. According to its EV Technician Forecast Report, the total number […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling on the automotive industry to provide their insights on apprenticeship opportunities within the sector. The focus is on identifying what can be done […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry has warned the sector that any potential delay in the 2030 deadline for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles must not be […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) are 40% more likely to fail an MOT because of poor tyre condition than petrol cars. The […]

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 […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry is embarking on a game-changing campaign to debunk the outdated perceptions that are at the heart of the recruitment challenges. The campaign is being […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has become one of the first sector-specific trade bodies to be awarded Gold status under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The […]

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 […]

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 […]