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Worst Skills Shortage In Automotive For More Than 20 Years
Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry, highlights the urgent need for improved funding for skills training. Steve Nash said: “There’s no question the Chancellor has a…
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EV Skills Gap Widens As EV Adoption Accelerates
The IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) reports that 90,000 Vehicle Technicians will be required to provide sufficient workforce to service the volume of zero-emissions vehicles predicted to be on…
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Soar In Electric Vehicle Interest After 2030 Announcement
Since the government announced the ban on the sale of new ICE cars from 2030, there has been a huge spike in interest in EVs on Auto Trader’s marketplace. There…
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MOT Tests Down 80% In April
According to figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), In April 2020, there were almost 750,000 MOT tests carried out. This is after the government giving a 6-month…
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UK Motor Industry Calls Government To Re-open Showrooms As Figures Show £61 Million Daily Cost Of Closure
New figures published by the SMMT reveal a £61 million daily cost to the Treasury of keeping dealerships closed. Today, the UK automotive industry is calling on government to allow…
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Government to Introduce Green Number Plates for EVs
In order to “turbo-charge” zero emission revolution, the Government launch the idea of pure electric vehicles to have green number plates. The idea could help drivers benefit from: Free/cheaper parking….
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‘Serious concern’ as UK car production falls -18.2% in January
According to SMMT, In January, UK car production was down 18.2% as British car factories turned out 120,649 units. This is reflecting model changed and weaker demand in UK and…
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UK Dealers Say the Ban of Petrol and Diesel Cars by 2032 is Too Soon
A survey of more than 200 dealers nationwide showed that 66% of car dealers believe the ban of petrol and diesel cars by 2032 is too early. 86% of dealers…
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Honda’s Swindon car manufacturing plant to close
In attempt to accelerate Honda’s electrification strategy, it has been confirmed that it’s Swindon car manufacturing plant will close by 2022. The Japanese manufacturer said that around 3,500 jobs will…
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