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Across two decades of transformation in the automotive world, the BMW Group Academy UK and Ireland has quietly become one of the sector’s most influential engines of skills development, shaping the people behind premium

The UK’s skilled trades sector is approaching a breaking point, with new research revealing the extent of a workforce shortage that is already constraining business growth and putting mounting pressure on those on the to

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), the largest employer body representing 8 500 businesses across South Africa’s automotive value chain, has welcomed the announcement of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Departments of Basic Education and Higher Education and Training. The agreement aims to improve subject-choice guidance, enhance learner preparedness, and create smoother […]

As Springbok centre Jesse Kriel closes one chapter of his professional rugby career and prepares to write the next in Japan, Alfa Romeo South Africa is taking a moment to reflect on a partnership defined by consistency, performance and everyday authenticity. Over the past six months, Kriel has gone about his demanding training and travel […]

As South African organisations return from the festive season, MasterDrive is ready to hit the ground running, supporting businesses with their road safety and driver training initiatives throughout 2026. Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, says the organisation is entering the new year with strong momentum. “We are looking forward to building on the foundation we […]

Johannesburg, 15 January 2026 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa is taking tangible steps to ensure that disability inclusion is embedded throughout its operations, from dealership layouts and vehicle adaptations to employee training programmes. The automaker’s efforts reflect a commitment to fostering a culture that recognises disability as part of human diversity rather than a limitation. […]

Recent data from Tracker’s Vehicle Crime Index has revealed an alarming shift in criminal behaviour targeting South African businesses. Analysis of statistics from January to June 2025 — drawn from more than 1.1 million active subscriptions — shows that business-owned vehicles are now 48% more likely to be targeted than privately owned vehicles. Within Tracker’s […]

Government data reveals a clear trend: the average age of newly qualified drivers in the UK has now climbed beyond 25 years. In 2007, drivers passed their test at an average age of 22 years and 10 months. By last year, this figure had risen to 25 years and 1 month. But for those who […]

Today, on International Men’s Day, Ben is proud to launch its new Men’s Health Awareness training, designed to provide employees across the automotive industry with the knowledge and tools to understand and support men’s physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. With over 82% of the UK automotive workforce made up of men—and one in five men […]

Continental Tyre South Africa has joined forces with Mercedes-Benz South Africa as the official tyre partner for the AMG Experience, bringing together two brands synonymous with precision engineering, innovation, and performance excellence. Based at Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria, the partnership equips the full fleet of Mercedes-AMG vehicles used in driver training with Continental’s SportContact 7 […]