How Supercheap Auto Trade is taking on the skills shortage
The future of the automotive industry relies on the skilled hands of today’s apprentices and trainees.
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Skills shortage and MVIRI priorities post-election: MTA NSW
The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) has issued a strong call for sustained support for Australia’s automotive industry following the Labor party’s victory in the 2025 Federal Election.
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Skillaroo Ross spins tyres with Blanchard Racing Team
CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to support the next generation of automotive professionals, recently backing Australian apprentice Ross Colquhoun on his journey to WorldSkills Lyon 2024 and providing him with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) during a Supercars race weekend.
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ICYMI: MTAA CEO to step down
After 18 months at the helm of Australia’s key motoring industry body, Matt Hobbs will step aside as Chief Executive Officer of the MTAA.
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Franchising updates a positive in Budget: VACC
There were some positives for the auto industry in the 2025/26 Federal Budget, according to the VACC.
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Auto apprentices favouring hybrids over EVs – ARU
Apprentice mechanics favour hybrid technology over full electric vehicles for the future of the automotive – via Apprenticeships Are Us
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Support structure crucial for women automotive apprenticeships
The automotive industry is seeing more women enter at the apprenticeship level, but support, particularly from a male relative, is key to their success, according to Phil Cooksey, General Manager at Apprenticeships Are Us Ltd (ARU).
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Interest rate cuts miss pain-points for auto apprentices: ARU
Last weeks’ interest rates cut fails to address the pressures felt by the backbone of Australia’s skilled workforce: apprentices.
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Training and apprenticeships: Don’t miss out on ACM #81!
Australia is in the grips of major skills shortages across the board.
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Growing support for women in auto trades
The growing push for more women to join the automotive industry is being backed by a program supporting young female apprentices in the industry.
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