The gap between a brand’s ambitions and the practical realities of those in the dealerships and retail networks must be acknowledged, according to Max Tuttle.
Despite rising costs and technology change, the UK repair market remains dynamic and resilient, according to a new FixMyCar report which urges garages to leverage EV training and digital tools to not only build loyalty but also expand their revenue base.
Electric vehicles have been around for a decade yet owners are driving around in circles when finding specialist technicians to fix their motors, according to Marc Russell, chief commercial officer of FixMyCar.
Automotive training provider Our Virtual Academy, is supporting the ‘EV Edge’ campaign launched by Garage Services Online.
Dealerships risk a halt to their car loans provision in 2025 if they've not put staff through the Specialist Automotive Finance accreditation programme, warns Lisa Watson, sales director at Close Brothers Motor Finance.
Delphi has held its first ever Tesla service and maintenance course at its training centre in Warwick to help independent repairers tap into the growing pool of Tesla drivers.
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals a critical shortage of UK automotive technicians qualified to work on vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Glyn Hopkin's Chelmsford Training Centre has been awarded IMI approved centre status
Center Parcs’ Sherwood Forest venue was transformed into a fully branded car showroom and training camp for French car maker Peugeot.
Holdcroft Motor Group is partnering with Stoke on Trent College as the latest business to join its Skills Pledge initiative.
The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills will open the Avonmouth Academy with its inaugural course set to begin on 22 July.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the finalists for the IMI Skills Competitions following the national qualifier events in May and June.
Lookers has launched a 24-month graduate management programme designed to fast-track graduates to senior leadership positions.
Toyota GB talented workforce is sharing career stories in the second phase of IMI's digital campaign aimed at shifting perceptions of the automotive sector as a career choice.
JLR has met a significant milestone in upskilling 20,000 colleagues and partners in electrification and digital skills as part of its Future Skills Programme.
AM100 car and commercial vehicle dealer Greenhous Group is partnering with Telford College, providing two electric Vauxhall Corsas
Autotech Training has launched online learning platform Autolearn focused on compliance and proficiency in repairing and maintaining EVs and ADAS-enabled vehicles.
A new dealer training programme offered to Isuzu UK franchisees is aimed at helping them increase their sales of accessories.
Technicians attending independent EV specialist Cleevely Group’s first ever ‘At Ease With EV’ training course have hailed it as a ‘game-changer’.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), School of Thought Automotive and Autotech Academy are launching the first Automotive Work Experience Week.
