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Research shows lack of women entering industry

|Date: April 26, 2023

Research shows lack of women entering industry

Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed half of women it surveyed said they would not consider a career ...

Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed half of women it surveyed said they would not consider a career in the motor industry as female representation in the sector hovers at 19% compared to 51% in n ...

April 26, 2023
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Consumers overestimate battery degradation time

|Date: April 25, 2023

Consumers overestimate battery degradation time

Startline's Used Car Tracker has shown more than half of consumers “hugely overestimate” the time it take ...

Startline's Used Car Tracker has shown more than half of consumers “hugely overestimate” the time it takes for used electric car batteries to degrade. Asked to estimate typical range loss after five y ...

April 25, 2023
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The Motor Ombudsman sees highest quarterly volume of EV complaints in first three months of 2023

|Date: April 21, 2023

The Motor Ombudsman sees highest quarterly volume of EV complaints in first three months of 2023

The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has recorded the highest quarterly ...

The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has recorded the highest quarterly volume of consumer complaints about electric vehicles (EVs) during the opening three months of ...

April 21, 2023
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Schaeffler launches REPXPERT tour

|Date: April 21, 2023

Schaeffler launches REPXPERT tour

Schaeffler has announced its digital marketing team will be out and about promoting the REPXPERT app, One ...

Schaeffler has announced its digital marketing team will be out and about promoting the REPXPERT app, OneCode labelling system and Bonus Point Millionaire concept. Marketing Communications Manager, Je ...

April 21, 2023
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Castrol enhances service programme

|Date: April 20, 2023

Castrol enhances service programme

Castrol has introduced an independent certification for its Castrol SERVICE workshops to help participati ...

Castrol has introduced an independent certification for its Castrol SERVICE workshops to help participating businesses optimise operational standards and further build customer trust. The certificatio ...

April 20, 2023
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Switching on the Aftermarket: Autotech Connect Launched

|Date: April 19, 2023

Switching on the Aftermarket: Autotech Connect Launched

At an intimate event at Millbrook Proving Ground today, the Autotech Group announced the launch of its la ...

At an intimate event at Millbrook Proving Ground today, the Autotech Group announced the launch of its latest division - Autotech Connect. After a morning discussing the increasing importance of cybe ...

April 19, 2023
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PMM Podcast visits NHS workshop

|Date: April 12, 2023

PMM Podcast visits NHS workshop

The latest episode of the PMM Podcast has been released and this month the team visited an NHS workshop t ...

The latest episode of the PMM Podcast has been released and this month the team visited an NHS workshop to discover the advantages and challenges they face. You might imagine your workshop has little ...

April 12, 2023
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NGK announces company update

|Date: April 12, 2023

NGK announces company update

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has this month, officially changed the name of its UK operations to Niterra UK and h ...

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has this month, officially changed the name of its UK operations to Niterra UK and has revealed updated signage at its Hemel Hempstead headquarters. The company officially changed ...

April 12, 2023
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Garages seek cost-saving guidance

|Date: April 06, 2023

Garages seek cost-saving guidance

Independent Garage Association (IGA) has revealed UK garages are turning to them for guidance on how to r ...

Independent Garage Association (IGA) has revealed UK garages are turning to them for guidance on how to reduce costs and manage their suppliers, due to business costs being on the rise. Frank Harvey, ...

April 06, 2023
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Maverick partners with Aviloo

|Date: March 29, 2023

Maverick partners with Aviloo

Austrian battery diagnostics and solutions company Aviloo, have launched a tool and software package whic ...

Austrian battery diagnostics and solutions company Aviloo, have launched a tool and software package which will help UK garages to check the health of EV batteries for their customers. PMM learnt all ...

March 29, 2023
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Supertracker unveils laser aligner video

|Date: March 28, 2023

Supertracker unveils laser aligner video

Supertracker has unveiled an explainer video providing a step-by-step guide to using its trusted, cordles ...

Supertracker has unveiled an explainer video providing a step-by-step guide to using its trusted, cordless STR1 range of laser aligners. As the automotive industry develops at pace, this demo video ha ...

March 28, 2023
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Does the public back a four year MOT period?

|Date: March 21, 2023

Does the public back a four year MOT period?

Startline Motor Finance has revealed, almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a Government proposa ...

Startline Motor Finance has revealed, almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a Government proposal to extend the first MOT test on cars from three to four years, despite the fact Government ha ...

March 21, 2023
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IMI reveals industry concern over road safety

|Date: March 21, 2023

IMI reveals industry concern over road safety

New IMI research shows the motor industry is unanimous in voicing fears over road safety if first MOT dat ...

New IMI research shows the motor industry is unanimous in voicing fears over road safety if first MOT date is extended. It also highlights consumer concerns with over half agreeing there would be incr ...

March 21, 2023
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IMI Awards Winners Announced

|Date: March 15, 2023

IMI Awards Winners Announced

The 2023 IMI Award Winners have been announced at a ceremony at the InterContinental hotel in London, wri ...

The 2023 IMI Award Winners have been announced at a ceremony at the InterContinental hotel in London, writes PMM's Kieran Nee. Congratulations go to Thomas Morris, Bridgwater & Taunton College, wh ...

March 15, 2023
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PMM Podcast speaks on MOT proposals

|Date: March 14, 2023

PMM Podcast speaks on MOT proposals

If you’re concerned about the latest MOT proposals from the government, you need to listen to the latest ...

If you’re concerned about the latest MOT proposals from the government, you need to listen to the latest episode of the PMM Podcast. Cars have never been so advanced, with ADAS and autonomous driving ...

March 14, 2023
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