Training
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Manufacturer 2 AugNew Group Renault training centre will foster ‘pride in the brand’
Bosch's new technician training centre has laid a path for the evolution of aftersales and will serve to encourage “pride in the brand”, Group Renault’s Mark Crockett has said.
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Market Insight 13 JulGovernment apprenticeships target ‘does not look possible’ after fall in uptake
The continued decline in the uptake of apprenticeships has prompted business chiefs to suggest that the Government’s target of creating three million new apprenticeships by 2020 “does not look possible”.
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Opinion 10 JulA next step for qualified finance experts
Gerry Kouris of Alphera Financial Services outlines a need for a common approach to F&I training and accreditation and
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Supplier News 27 JunIMI supports Automotive Management Live 2018 with dedicated IMI People Insight Theatre
Recruitment, motivation and skills development will be hot topics for the IMI People Insight Theatre at Automotive Management Live this November.
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Manufacturer 11 JunSuzuki GB announces three Annual Aftersales Guild Awards winners
Suzuki GB has announced the three winners of its Annual Aftersales Guild Awards, hailing the winning manager, advisor and technician as "an inspirational and valuable asset" to its dealership network.
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People News 6 JunJonathan Buckley leaves the Hyundai Academy for RTS Group
Former Hyundai Academy manager Jonathan Buckley has joined the learning and development agency RTS Group.
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People News 1 JunMotorVise appoints Toby Coates to ‘turbocharge growth’ as head of sales
Motorvise has recruited Toby Coates as its new head of sales as the business looks to strengthen its relationship with car manufacturers and "turbocharge" its growth.
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People News 30 MayMercedes-Benz recognises talent at Apprentice of the Year Awards 2018
Inchcape Technician Charlie Mason was named Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Technician Apprentice of the Year as the Gereman premium brand recognised its top apprentices at an annual awards ceremony.
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Latest News 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.
