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Supplier News 31 OctJust days to go to Automotive Management Live free event
Automotive Management Live takes place at Birmingham NEC next Thursday (November 7) when dealers and carmakers will get insights on FCA motor finance regulation, electric vehicles, future technology and omnichannel retailing for free.
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Supplier News 20 AugIMI delivers 5,000 apprenticeship end-point assessments
The Institute of the Motor Industry claims to be on target to become “the first choice End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for the automotive sector” after putting 5,000 apprentices through the process.
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Latest News 19 AugInchcape Retail business managers pass IMI Accreditation
Inchcape Retail has seen 20 of its business managers pass the IMI Accreditation for Finance and Insurance standards.
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Supplier News 19 JulIMI launches new accident repair apprenticeships
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched three new accident repair apprenticeships offering after being appointed as End-Point-Assessment-Organisation for three new Level 3 Apprenticeship Standards.
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Car Dealer News 19 JunLondon’s EV infrastructure plan overlooks skills gap
The Mayor of London’s plans to get London ready for an electric revolution does not address the current gap in skills for those that will need to work on electric vehicles (EVs) in future.
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Aftersales 9 MayThatcham Research outlines ADAS re-alignment guidelines
Thatcham Research has outlined how automotive repair and insurance companies should manage vehicle repairs involving Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
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Manufacturer 23 AprSsangYong Motors UK launches vehicle technician apprenticeship
SsangYong Motors UK has launched its inaugural vehicle technician apprenticeship, which is nationally-recognised by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Market Insight 2 AprApprenticeship new starter volumes still behind pre-Levy levels
The number of people taking up Apprenticeships in January were 21% down on the same month in 2017, despite showing a 15% year-on-year increase at the start of 2019.
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People News 11 MarCitroen CEO Linda Jackson receives Honorary Fellowship from IMI
Linda Jackson, Citroën’s global chief executive, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) at its annual dinner in London.
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Supplier News 11 Feb
IMI launches customer service, parts and sales apprenticeship standards
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched two new apprenticeship standards which have been designed to upskill those people working in car dealerships’ customer service, parts and sales roles.
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Aftersales 6 Feb
Automotive sector experts discuss EV aftersales qualifications
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has hosted a cross-industry group of experts at an Electric Vehicle Advisory Group meeting to discuss a new professional standard for workshop technicians.
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Latest News 30 JanIMI adds F&I accredited salespeople to professional register
The IMI has added F&I accredited salespeople to its professional register as part of an Alphera-supported scheme to improve transparency and satisfaction.
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Supplier News 29 JanTen Inchcape business managers celebrate IMI accreditation
Inchcape Retail has announced that ten of its business managers have successfully received The IMI Accreditation for Finance and Insurance standards.
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Latest News 23 JanIMI offers to ‘help Government understand’ EV technician training challenge
The IMI has called for further development in EV skills training, following the Government’s response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee's Electric vehicles: driving the transition report.
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Aftersales 26 NovJust 3% of UK technicians are qualified to work on EVs, says IMI
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) analysis shows that only 3% of all vehicle technicians are currently qualified to work safely on electric vehicles (EVs).
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People News 21 NovPark’s Honda Inverness apprentice is 'Outstanding Achiever'
Park’s Motor Group Honda Inverness apprentice parts advisor, Ashleigh Bain, has been recognised by the Institute of Motoring Industry (IMI) as ‘Outstanding Non-Technical Student of the Year’.
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Supplier News 20 Nov
IMI offers free advice on maximising Apprenticeship Levy funds
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is offering free expert advice to car dealers in an effort to help businesses maximise use of their Apprenticeship Levy funds.
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Opinion 12 NovTime to be open about dealer finance expertise, a guest opinion
With the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set to publish the findings of its review of the motor finance sector in November, it’s fair to say that car dealer sales practices have never been under greater scrutiny than over the last 12 months.
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Car Dealer News 5 NovExhibitors prepare for 1,000 visitors at Automotive Management Live 2018
Exhibitors, guest speakers and suppliers are preparing to meet over 1,000 visitors at the Automotive Management Live car retail expo on November 8, 2018.
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People News 23 Oct
IMI’s Steve Nash becomes Ben charity’s chair of board of trustees
Ben has appointed Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash as the new chair of its board of trustees amid changes to the charity’s leadership team.
