The ATS Euromaster network of tyre and maintenance centres has been upskilled to ensure technicians can work on both hybrid and electric vehicles safely. Technicians have been trained in line with industry standards, set by IMI, as part of a phased roll out by the tyre service and maintenance provider. This ensures it can meet the challenge of working on … [Read more...]
Future of Freight is positive, says Logistics UK
The publication of the Future of Freight plan by the Government is a positive step forward for industry, said Michelle Gardner, Head of Public Policy at Logistics UK. It reaffirms government’s vital support of one of the largest sectors of the UK economy and helps to provide clarity for logistics businesses moving forward. “The inclusion of £7 million … [Read more...]
School of skills at garage event
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will feature education initiative School of Thought, as statistics reveal that the automotive aftermarket industry is facing the imminent retirement of up to 40 percent of its workforce. School of Thought is a collective that works with schools, colleges, and automotive employers to raise the profile of career opportunities … [Read more...]
Experts to outline challenges facing repair sector
Leading automotive research and training provider Thatcham Research is the latest organisation to join the 150-strong roster of influential speakers and training experts at the inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, held at Birmingham’s NEC on 8 & 9 June. Thatcham Research will be talking about, and demonstrating, the most dynamic changes affecting the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 11 May
The first Aston Martin DBX707 has been built for a customer at the St Athan factory. Aston Martin took on 100 additional people for the new model’s assembly and the car is a progressive development of the first generation DBX SUV with enhanced performance and subtle styling and equipment changes but the DBXV8 and China-only straight-six cylinder versions … [Read more...]
HGV drivers desperately needed
With the HGV driver shortage continuing to place pressure on UK supply chains, Logistics UK is urging HGV drivers who have left the workplace to consider re-joining. Hundreds of spaces are available on government-funded refresher training courses, called Skills Bootcamps. Managed by the Driver Academy Group, a consortium comprising of business organisation … [Read more...]
Keeping staff is now a priority
With 41% of the workforce considering leaving their employer this year, investing in people will be essential in overcoming recent recruitment issues facing the automotive industry, says Birmingham-based national vehicle movement and inspection firm, DMN Logistics. Recruitment continues to plague the industry, particularly the vehicle logistics sector. … [Read more...]
Tradelines 16 March
Next month sees introduction of the Kia Sportage PHEV model, the latest in the new Sportage line-up. Its pure electric driving range is 43 miles, enough for the average daily commute without using its 265ps 1.6 litre petrol engine, and that gives it a 25gkm emissions figure attracting just 8% BIK while it’s priced from £38,395 for its four trim … [Read more...]
Lexus, Kia and Toyota are UK’s best brands
Lexus is Britain's best brand to be selling, according to the latest poll for the National Franchised Dealers Association. It is encouraging that despite the challenges affecting our industry, franchised dealers show high levels of satisfaction around a number of key business areas, particularly current profit, margins on used cars and manufacturers’ … [Read more...]
Bentley £3M boost for 3D printed components
Bentley has made a £3 million investment to double its Additive Manufacturing capacity at the company’s headquarters in Crewe. A state-of-the-art AM facility has been applied to a wide range of uses, producing more than 15,000 components in 2021 alone. This expansion will also enable Bentley to utilise advanced technology to create 3D printed vehicle … [Read more...]
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