Applications open to speak at The Blend 2026
Applications to speak at The Blend 2026 are now open, ahead of the widely anticipated return of the UK’s premier conference and networking event for
The apprenticeship bottleneck: Why you need to win over the parents
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has exposed a massive blind spot in how the aftermarket recruits new talent. The persistent
ATS Euromaster collapse: 700 garage staff entering the job market
The UK’s garage industry has been rocked by the news that national tyre and maintenance chain ATS Euromaster is winding down its UK operations. As
ADAS saved 45% of van drivers from crashes last year, data shows
New research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has highlighted just how heavily today’s vehicles are coming to rely on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with nearly
Employment law: ‘Safety net’ removed as day one rights & uncapped tribunals loom
For years, employment law has given employers a wide safety net. Problems could be dealt with quietly, probation periods could drift, and difficult decisions could
Pothole-related breakdowns soar 15%, RAC data shows
New data confirms what technicians are already seeing on the ramps: the UK’s crumbling road network is driving a significant spike in suspension and wheel
Over a million vehicles on UK roads without valid MOT
New industry data suggests that over 1.2 million vehicles are currently operating on UK roads without a valid MOT, with financial pressures and generational habits
Laser Tools funds 50 tickets for students at Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference
Laser Tools is donating the cost of 50 tickets to allow students and apprentices to broaden their knowledge at Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference
The 33kg motor delivering 500Nm in “world’s fastest” EV
It holds the outright record at Goodwood and the Top Gear test track, accelerating from 0-60mph in 1.5 seconds. Now, the British engineering firm behind
Entries now open for Top Awards 2026
The search for the UK’s most talented garages, vehicle technicians and apprentices is under way, with organisers confirming that entries for the Top Awards 2026
