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The Automated Vehicles Act has finally been implemented, squeaking through before parliament was dissolved ready for the general election, avoiding unnecessary delays in this important piece of legislation.

The Institute of the Motor Industry welcomes the focus on skillsKevin Finn, Executive Chair of the IMI said:

First conceptualised in the late 1950s by Sir Alec Issigonis, the Moke was a cut down, lightweight take on the original Mini. Decades later MotorPro finds out how it's become an all-electric, short distance mobility offering for a new generation. 

With automotive vacancy rates still stubbornly high, engaging with schools and colleges becomes incredibly important in the battle to bring in new people to automotive and help it remain successful.  

A bit of history first. The MOT test, introduced in 1960 by the Ministry of Transport, was initially designed to assess the safety of a vehicle’s brakes, steering, and lights, hence the three triangles in the logo.

‘Motor Trades’ stays at number 2 in ‘Vacancies by Sector’ chart  

We have a problem. Some might say it’s a big problem. The automotive industry is struggling to recruit the number of people needed to maintain the sector, especially as new technologies come online and a greater range of skills are required.