Motorists and businesses have made it clear what they would like to see announced as part of the Chancellor’s Budget on October 27.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has re-launched its £100,000 fund to help Covid-hit automotive businesses protect apprenticeship jobs.
In the latest of AM’s ‘8 Questions to…’ series, we chatted to W R Davies Motor Group’s DS Automobiles Stafford dealership concierge Dean Brown.
The way we buy cars has undertaken a fundamental transformation over the last 18 months.
Jato Dynamics chief executive David Krajicek joined the automotive consultancy as COVID-19 lockdowns gripped the sector. AM caught up with him to reflect on his challenging start.
Calls for “unashamed and informed conversations” to cut the stigma of mental illness have followed the tragic suicide of automotive industry executive James Davis.
The 2021 Inspiring Automotive Women have been revealed following nominations to the Automotive 30% Club and review by a panel of judges.
Ben is launching programmes on its digital mental health and wellbeing platform – Silvercloud – tailored to help younger automotive people aged 16 and over.
iVendi has invested in a new learning and development programme for its management team to support its growth plans.
Car retailers across the UK are recruiting staff after surviving the the COVID-19 lockdown of dealerships thanks to assistance from the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
The fourth RMI Academy of Automotive Skills training site has opened in Lincoln.
The breadth of Arnold Clark Automobiles’ apprenticeship and training offering gained recognition with victory in the AM Awards 2021’s Apprenticeship Programme of the Year category.
An award-winning panel of top car retail sector leaders are set to share their staff management and motivation advice in the latest ‘AM General Managers' Guide to…’ webinar.
Ferrari held a graduation ceremony at the Ferrari Racing Days event at Silverstone for seven apprentices who completed their training.
More than 20 automotive apprentices who entered the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Skills Competitions have been shortlisted for this year’s WorldSkills UK competition.
A car dealership employee has been banned from driving after being caught speeding through a Yorkshire village at 86mph in a new Ford Puma owned by his employer.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) will address automotive sector challenges at a virtual conference featuring speakers from JLR, Halfords and Sytner Group.
MotoNovo Finance managing director Karl Werner to play “active part” in promoting diversity after joining the Automotive 30% Club.
Stellantis is rolling out its LCV training programme to aftersales managers and customer service advisers, following the scheme’s initial success with technicians.
Tyre service and maintenance provider, ATS Euromaster, has expanded its mobile van fleet to meet surging demand for mobile servicing.
EMaC MD John O'Donnell has joined the Automotive 30% Club, which sees members aim to fill at least 30% of key leadership positions with diverse women by 2030.
The percentage of dealers looking to recruit across all business areas is up from Q2 this year, according to the NFDA's latest HR survey.
Ben has been forced to postpone its Industry Leader Challenge to climb Mount Kilimanjaro due to COVID-19 travel restrictions in Tanzania.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling for a £15 million investment in electric vehicle (EV) technician training from the Government.
Garages and workshops are being warned that one in five cars on UK roads are expected to use electrified powertrains by 2025.
