skills

EV technician numbers catching demand

The number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is rising rapidly. According to the latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), […]

Autotech Training to reveal new MOT tech

Autotech Training will launch MOTsafe at this week’s UK Garage & Bodyshop event. MOTsafe is a web-based platform which will help site managers and garage owners improve MOT testing standards […]

IBIS announces OEC as Gold Partner

Leading technology provider for the aftersales industry, OEC, has joined automotive leaders from across the industry in becoming a Gold Partner of this year’s International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global […]

Smart move with key hires

Smart Repairs has announced a raft of new appointments as it expands throughout the UK. The Leeds-based company, which recently invested in a new 18,000 sqft site, is now committed […]

GT Motive announces School of Thought collaboration

GT Motive has partnered with School of Thought to help support, train, and attract young people into the automotive industry. It is giving Chesterfield College, Cardiff Vale College, Sandwell College […]

IMI announces Automotive 30% Club sponsorship

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced it is sponsoring the Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiration for Innovation Network. Lesley Woolley, chief operating officer of the IMI, has also […]

Autotech Training confirmed for industry event

Autotech Training will showcase its entire training offering at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 8-9 June. Demonstrating how they can upskill […]

Audatex offering free AEG training

Audatex has announced that it is offering one apprentice a month a free place on its AudaEnterpriseGold certification course. The new initiative has been launched in collaboration with the National […]

Government petition to tackle skills crisis

A new petition has been launched urging the government to allow the automotive sector to tackle the skills gap by recruiting foreign workers. The petition has been launched by Ingenia […]

Bodyshop event reveals first speakers

The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event has confirmed the first speakers who will share their insights and experience at the NEC Birmingham from 8-9 June. The event will feature the […]

Autotech Group celebrates talent summit

Autotech Group is celebrating the success of its inaugural Talent Recharge event, when more than 200 leaders from the automotive industry met to discuss the industry’s skills shortage. Held under […]

Revive! launches large-scale recruitment drive

SMART repairer Revive! has announced a five-year expansion plan that will include the recruitment of over 200 technicians. The recruitment drive is anticipated to more than double their workforce as […]