‘Apprenticeships are just the beginning’; ongoing training toward excellence
An accident repair centre in eastern Melbourne is the latest collision repairer to join the industry’s training elite.
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Painters and panel beaters listed in worsening skills ‘crisis’
One of the largest automotive industry bodies in Australia has sounded the alarm about the ongoing skills shortage with panel beaters, and spray painters listed among the most pressured roles in the latest data.
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EVs approach ten per cent of new vehicles in quarterly index
EVs have reached their highest popularity in Australia yet, approaching ten percent of new cars with ICE vehicles falling below 70 for the first time the latest stats show.
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Choice of repairer tabled by MTA SA/NT
South Australia could soon make history as the first state in the nation to guarantee motorists the right to choose their own repairer, under a bold new policy proposal from the Motor Trade Association (MTA) SA/NT.
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Big utes in the safety spotlight
Large utes are in the safety spot light after concerns grow about their impact in crashes.
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Alternative powertrains approach one in three new vehicles
New energy vehicles continue to grow in the Australian car parc, making almost one in three new purchases, as Australians look for cheaper and more energy friendly alternatives in vehicles.
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The SMART way in SA; innovation at every step
Capital SMART Repairs has officially opened its new multi-million-dollar Wingfield facility in Adelaide, raising the bar for efficiency, innovation, and customer experience in collision repair.
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Cut. Scuff. Repeat: getting it right every time
When you’re in the middle of a job, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your abrasives are up to the task.
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Auto skills shortage demands that ‘action’ follow recognition
The ubiquitous skills shortage in automotive has received a preliminary boost with it staying on the federal government’s recognised shortage list.
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Business owners add to member experience on Capricorn board
Two well -known business owners in automotive will head up the representation of the southeastern states for Australia’s largest automotive cooperative Capricorn.
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