An acute shortage of ADAS-qualified technicians in the UK could pose a serious risk to road safety, according to The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Independent garages body IGA is offering subsidised MOT training to boost skills in the industry.
Autotech Training has appointed Rob Walsh as the company’s new head of MOT.
Top three AM 100 group Lookers has launched a group-wide initiative to help develop the company’s next leaders and boost career growth.
Vertu Mercedes-Benz of Aylesbury is celebrating one of its senior technicians becoming one of the first in the country to be recognised as a high voltage tech expert by Mercedes-Benz.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued new training measures for MOT testers who fail to complete their annual training.
Automotive businesses who invest in skills can expect a 3% uplift in annual turnover, compared to a 4% drop in turnover for businesses who do nothing to address the skills gap in their organisation.
Automotive consultancy MotorVise has appointed Tim Roelich to head up its Automotive Training Academy.
IMI to check electric & hybrid skills standards remain fit for purpose
The Kia Academy is set to open in Derby, in the heart of England, to prprovide training for apprentices and other retail network staff.
UK U-turn on 2030 must not impact EV upskilling and investment in infrastructure
LKQ Academy has pledged to train another 1,000 technicians from independent garages in the servicing of hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2023.
AvailableCar, the Midlands-based used car supermarket group, has partnered with Delphi to ensure the continual upskilling of its technicians as they work on more advanced vehicles.
Autotech Group has appointed Mark Armitage, FIMI to the newly created role of commercial director.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the 24 IMI Skills Competitions finalists that will compete at the live national finals in November.
Aston Barclay has partnered with the Energy Saving Trust to launch a new monthly electric vehicle (EV) auction - with an educational slant.
Autotech Training has appointed Dasos Michaelides as head of business development for Ireland as the company expands its presence in the territory.
In this AM opinion article former Cambria Automobiles and Drive Motor Retail director Chris Roberts advises on how to structure a car retail workforce for success.
LSH Auto and BCA will host events aiming to help aspiring apprentices take their first steps towards a career in automotive as Kia UK revealed plans to re-launch its apprenticeship programme.
Automotive businesses are missing out on apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap, says the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
