Training
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Opinion 8 FebTeam structure and measurement are fundamentals for car retail success, opinion
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.
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Latest News 6 FebLSH Auto, Kia and BSA support careers in National Apprenticeship Week
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.
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People News 3 FebApprenticeship numbers and levy funding take-up ‘too low’ says IMI
Automotive businesses are missing out on apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap, says the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Opinion 3 JanSkills gap and cost-cutting risk stalling automotive progress in 2023
The UK automotive sector’s skills gap and recession-prompted cost-cutting measures could stall progress in 2023, according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Latest News 8 DecNFDA aims to ease young people’s career anxiety during economic gloom
The National Franchised Dealers Association has suggested that promotion of “exciting career opportunities” in automotive retail can ease young people’s anxiety about their future careers.
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Manufacturer 8 DecHarris Maxus targets growth with EVs after opening new Liverpool HQ
Commercial vehicle distributor Harris Maxus is targeting growth through UK electric vehicles (EV) sales after officially opening its new headquarters in Liverpool.
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People News 28 NovIMI's 2022 Skills Competition celebrates talent of young automotive technicians
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has celebrated the talents of some of the UK’s top young technicians after revealing the winners of its 2022 Skills Competition.
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Latest News 18 NovAutoRaise partnership aims to improve opportunities for young people
AutoRaise has partnered with Future First to offer state school and college students support and advice to consider a career in the vehicle repair industry.
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Supplier News 1 NovIMI’s 2023 awards add sustainability and diversity focus
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has added a sustainability and diversity focus to its 2023 awards, which have been officially launched this week.
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Opinion 31 OctCar retailers must not fail to prepare for positive 2023 during Q4, opinion
Dealerships need to use the quieter Q4 period to ensure staff are fully prepared to meet an expected Q1 upswing – which could signal a move towards the return of something approaching normality.
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Supplier News 4 OctIMI policy manager pens open letter to Secretary of State for Transport
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) policy manager Hayley Pells has called for Government to add the automotive sector on the UK’s Shortage Occupation List in an open letter to Secretary of State for Transport.
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Aftersales 28 SepData shows sharp rise in MoT tester disqualifications
Almost 700 MoT testers have been disqualified in the last two years (2020/21 and 2021/22), a rise of 49% compared to the previous two years.
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Manufacturer 27 SepMazda opens new dealer training centre
Mazda UK has opened a new bespoke training centre that will centralise training for staff from across the Mazda dealer network.
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Latest News 16 SepMotus Commercials wins Apprenticeship of the Year Award 2022
Motus Commercials has won the Motor Transport ‘Apprenticeship of the Year’ Award 2022.
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Aftersales 19 AugUK motor industry heading for 160,000 worker shortfall, says IMI
Decreased immigration, an ageing population and policies driving us to zero emissions vehicles are creating a major skills challenge for the automotive labour market, according to a new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry.
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Aftersales 29 JunTechnicians are winning the race to become EV-ready, says IMI
An acceleration in the number of vehicle technicians training to become EV-ready has pushed back the expected shortfall in qualified aftersales staff from 2026 to 2028, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has said.
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Supplier News 22 JunVolvo Car UK doubles retailers’ temporary vehicle technician support
Volvo Car UK has doubled the number of contractors within its Temporary Technician Programme (TTP) with Autotech Recruit after the initiative provided over 30,000 hours of workshop support.
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Aftersales 20 JunTechnicians at ATS Euromaster begin to get electric vehicle competence
Technicians in the ATS Euromaster network of tyre and maintenance centres have undergone IMI accredited training to work on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) safely.
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Finance and insurance 14 JunHow is online retail affecting the role of car dealership business managers?
The role of the car dealership’s business manager is evolving – and digitalisation is playing its part in that change.
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Opinion 31 MayCar retailers must prepare their people to join the 'trust economy', opinion
In this Automotive Management guest opinion post Potentuel co-founder Matt Thompson explains why car retail staff will enter the 'trust economy' as part of automotive's rapid evolution.
