skills

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 […]

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 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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]