ECP’s Matt Robinson calls on garages to seize fleet and EV opportunities
As the automotive aftermarket continues to shift at speed, independent garages are being urged to take a fresh look at where tomorrow’s work will come...
Stage set for 2025 Top Awards Finals at Delphi Academy this Saturday
With just days to go until the 2025 Top Awards Finals, the UK’s top technicians, garages, and apprentices are making their final preparations ahead of...
AI skills drive a ‘timely and necessary’ boost, says IMI
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the government’s announcement of the new TechFirst AI skills programme, highlighting the urgent need for the...
IGA steps up fight against counterfeit parts
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is reinforcing its partnership with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in support of the national ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign, reminding...
EV growth holds UK’s new car market steady in October
The UK new car market remained broadly stable in October, with registrations up just 0.5% year on year to reach 144,948 units, according to the...
Delphi Academy welcomes IMI Skills Competition ‘Heavy Vehicle’ finalists for diagnostic masterclass
Delphi Academy recently welcomed finalists of the IMI Skills Competition Heavy Vehicle Technology category for an intensive masterclass to sharpen their diagnostic skills ahead of...
IMI sounds alarm on ageing and unequal workforce
The UK’s automotive sector is facing a critical test. New analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) paints a sobering picture of an...
Panel discusses realties of balancing family and garage business
Running a family-led garage is no easy task. At The Blend 2025 in Birmingham earlier this month, five leading industry figures shared candid insights on...
1 in 6 used cars sold with dangerous tyres, research shows
A new investigation by Halfords and Cardiff University’s Centre for Automotive Research has found that more than 1.2 million vehicles are sold each year with...
Is diesel’s decline reaching the workshop floor?
UK motorists searching for a new diesel car are facing increasingly limited options, as manufacturers continue to scale back their diesel offerings to align with...
