From the make and model of your vehicle to where it’s parked at night, many factors affect the price of your car insurance, but careers could be creating higher costs on insurance premiums. New analysis from automotive experts at Vertu Motors has uncovered which professions are being hit hardest by insurance premiums. Using government data, Vertu found … [Read more...]
Transport investment vital to makes Wales thrive
Investing in transport is vital for a thriving Wales, says Professor Joe Yates, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham University. He will be hosting influential transport and business leaders from across Wales and England on Thursday and Friday when the institution plays host to Transport for Wales’ first Public Transport Summit. The two-day event will look to unlock … [Read more...]
Praise for Aston Martin St Athan plant
Aston Martin is committed to car making in St Athan. The reassurance about the Vale of Glamorgan plant's future was given by CEO Adrian Hallmark during questions after the luxury car business disclosed its FY24 results with investors this week. Aston Martin has reported a 3% decrease in revenue for the financial year FY2024, totalling £1.58bn ($2bn), down … [Read more...]
Crucial role of North West to UK Automotive
Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest advanced automotive manufacturers and suppliers today came together for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Regional Forum, held in Liverpool for the first time. Hosted at Rum Warehouse, the event will explore how manufacturers can benefit from the shift to zero emission mobility and secure new business to … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 March
Controversial 20mph speed limit signs have been cut down in Carmarthenshire. The unauthorised removal of the signs which were part of a £35Million lower-speed limit programme by Welsh Government have been condemned by the local authority which put them up and said they now will be replaced at additional cost to services. It’s very concerning to see delays … [Read more...]
Driving your career in automotive
With A-Level and GCSE results announced, the National Franchised Dealers Association is launching a new campaign, #chooseautomotive, aimed at highlighting the rewarding career paths within the automotive sector. Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the NFDA, said, “Our industry has often been underestimated, yet it offers a wide range of diverse and exciting … [Read more...]
Call for skills feedback in garages
The Independent Garage Association is calling upon the automotive industry to provide their insights on apprenticeship opportunities within the sector. The feedback gathered will be important in lobbying for increased support and resources from government agencies to promote apprentice recruitment and training within the Automotive sector. A skilled … [Read more...]
DVLA review is underway to cut costs
An independent review has started into the DVLA, headquartered in Swansea & employing 6,000 staff. The Government want it to fall in line with other departments and agencies to make a 5% cost savings and hopes the study will be completed by the end of this year and report early in 2024. Janette Beinart, non-executive director of the Cabinet Office … [Read more...]
Retailers driving job opportunities
A recruitment drive is underway in motor dealerships around Britain. The retail side of the automotive industry employs nearly 600,000 people and is one of the biggest and most varied sectors. There are automotive dealerships all over the UK and your local one might have the right opportunity for you to kick-start and develop your professional … [Read more...]
No agency plan for Toyota & Lexus
Toyota and Lexus have confirmed they ‘currently have no plans’ to change their franchise agreements with dealers and move to agency sales. Pressed on the matter, a spokesperson for Toyota and Lexus stressed that agency sales – where the manufacturer would take on the sale of cars directly to consumers itself – was ‘not in the plan at all’. In an exclusive … [Read more...]
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