News on Automotive industry issues

Halfords to recruit more apprentices

Halfords and the Palmer Foundation – a charity established by former Aston Martin and Nissan boss Andy Palmer – have announced a partnership to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to train as automotive technicians.

EV interest surges as fuel prices hit new highs

With the costs of filling the fuel tank of an average family car with 55 litres of petrol exceeding more than £100 for the first time, interest in EVs went up 113% in the first two weeks of June, according to research from Forbes Advisor.