How electric vehicles, ADAS and software are transforming automotive aftersales, and why new skills are becoming essential for workshop teams....
UK workshops need technicians who can handle both EVs and ICE vehicles, combining safety, diagnostics, and flexibility to meet today’s mixed vehicle market....
Skilled automotive technicians, including experienced mechanics and every auto technician in the workshop, are essential to the success of dealerships, garages and vehicle service businesses. They keep workshops productive, maintain high repair standards and help customers feel confident in the service they receive.However, attracting experienced technicians is becoming more challenging. Vehicle technology changes are advancing quickly, demand for qualified professionals remains high and many technicians have several career options available to them. Employers must therefore...
Modern automotive technology demands more than mechanical expertise. Discover why diagnostics, electronics, ADAS, and EV skills are essential for safe repairs and career growth....
A £130m investment is set to boost the UK automotive sector, creating fresh recruitment demand and opening new opportunities for skilled talent across the industry....
Software-defined vehicles are changing the automotive industry. Employers now need technicians with mechanical, electrical, diagnostic, and software skills, while candidates must adapt to new career expectations....
The UK automotive market is shifting fast, with Mitsubishi’s return and BYD’s expansion creating new opportunities — while the JLR jobs headline shows why every report needs a careful date check....
Honda’s Prologue exit marks a major EV strategy shift, exposing how demand, costs, incentives, and policy uncertainty are reshaping the U.S. electric vehicle market for automakers and automotive careers....
Tariffs are no longer a distant policy issue for automotive businesses. In 2026, they are influencing vehicle prices, sourcing decisions, production planning, export markets and recruitment strategies across the global automotive sector, including the UK and Europe.For UK manufacturers, the impact is mixed. The UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal reduced tariffs on qualifying UK vehicle exports to the United States from 27.5% to 10%, within an agreed quota. However, continued changes to US trade policy, new...
Flexible car models such as leasing, subscriptions, and PCP create new opportunities for dealers: they attract budget-conscious customers, promote electric mobility, and build greater loyalty....