Training
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GDPR 25 MayThe Motor Ombudsman launches GDPR training course for automotive garages
The Motor Ombudsman has introduced an online training course on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), tailored to the requirements of garages.
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Car Dealer News 17 MayHendy Group launches dedicated development programme for car dealership managers
Hendy Group has vowed to support its car dealership managers with “individual coaching, mentoring and support” thanks to the launch of a new dedicated management development programme.
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Aftersales 1 MayIMI presents EV aftersales safety guidance to Department for Transport
The Institute for the Motor Industry has presented new information related to the regulation of technicians working on electric vehicles to the Parliamentary Secretary of State for the Department for Transport.
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Supplier News 30 AprAston Barclay trainer 'Foxy' flies the flag on North Pole expedition
Aston Barclay’s SAS training partner company Break-Point has taken the remarketing firm’s marketing efforts to the ‘top of the world’ by planting a branded flag at the North Pole.
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Supplier News 27 AprDealerships need 'EV champions', says Gain Solutions
Creating “EV champions” in dealerships could maximise the growing demand for electric vehicles, according to Gain Solutions.
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Aftersales 23 AprAddress aftersales soft skills to improve customer engagement, urges Coachworks Consulting
Coachworks Consulting is calling on car brands to review the soft skill shortfall which is limiting aftersales staff ability to engage with customers.
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Manufacturer 17 AprIMI accredits MG Motor UK’s Cecil Kimber College following investment
MG Motor UK has announced that the Cecil Kimber College has now been accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), following “significant investment”.
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Market Insight 10 AprApprenticeship Levy still ‘too complex, restrictive and inflexible’ says IMI
The Institute for the Motor Industry has called for a more pragmatic approach to apprenticeships after concluding that the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy remains “too complex, restrictive and inflexible”.
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People News 9 AprAlex F Noble & Son fund EV automotive scholarship for bright spark Jessica O’Leary
Alex F Noble & Son has funded a five-month scholarship to equip aspiring automotive engineer Jessica O’Leary with the skills to work on a new generation of electric vehicles.
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Car Dealer News 20 MarSytner Group’s elite technicians compete for VIP Grand Prix tickets (gallery)
Sytner Group’s top technicians showcased their speed and skill in the workshop as they took on the car retail group’s Elite Technician Challenge to win a VIP trip to Indy Car’s Detroit Grand Prix.
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People News 12 MarFLA launches motor finance apprenticeship
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has launched a Motor Finance Specialist apprenticeship.
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Car Manufacturer News 7 Mar95% of 191-strong Kia dealer network has at least one apprentice
The Kia apprenticeship programme has placed at least one apprentice in 95% of its dealer network, after 13 years of running.
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People News 5 MarCap HPI launches automotive apprenticeship to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2018
Cap HPI has launched its own automotive apprenticeship scheme to support emerging automotive talent and mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week (March 5-9).
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Car Dealer News 15 FebNFDA promotes automotive with Drive My Career platform launch
The NFDA has joined with its members to launch an innovative new online platform aiming to highlight the wide range of career opportunities in the automotive retail sector.
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Car Dealer News 13 FebTrustFord opens applications for 78-strong apprentice intake
TrustFord is hoping to attract 78 talented workers to share its “business success” with the opening of the application process for its largest ever intake of apprentices.
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Car Dealer News 5 FebArnold Clark announces 300 new apprenticeships
Arnold Clark is opening its doors to 300 new apprentices, this summer, across a variety of roles.
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Car Dealer News 30 Jan
'Increased administrative burden’ of Apprenticeship Levy blamed for 26.5% decline in new starters
The IMI has claimed that a combination of confusion surrounding the Apprenticeship Levy and the “increased administrative burden” it placed on employers could be to blame for a 26.5% decline in new apprentices.
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Used Cars 25 Jan100 Shoreham Vehicle Auctions sales-people complete EV training
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) celebrated putting the 100th dealer used car sales person through a unique used electric vehicle (EV) training course.
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Supplier News 24 JanThe Motor Ombudsman achieves Investors in People Silver standard
The Motor Ombudsman has demonstrated a commitment to its workforce by achieving Investors in People Silver standard – putting it in the top 13% of Investors in People-accredited businesses in the UK.
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Car Dealer News 22 JanLookers recognised as Centrica Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer
Lookers became the only national motor retailer in the UK to be entered into Centrica’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers listings as it was recognised for “making a difference to the lives of their apprentices”.
