IMI
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People News 17 MarAuto Trader, BMW and VW Group among IMI 2023 Award Winners
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has recognised individuals and organisations across the UK’s automotive sector at its annual awards.
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People News 3 FebApprenticeship numbers and levy funding take-up ‘too low’ says IMI
Automotive businesses are missing out on apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap, says the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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People News 28 NovIMI's 2022 Skills Competition celebrates talent of young automotive technicians
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has celebrated the talents of some of the UK’s top young technicians after revealing the winners of its 2022 Skills Competition.
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Aftersales 23 NovMotor trade salaries ramping-up demand for skills increases, IMI finds
The automotive sector's 20-year high vacancy rate has led to increased demand and greater salaries, research completed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has found.
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Supplier News 4 OctIMI policy manager pens open letter to Secretary of State for Transport
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) policy manager Hayley Pells has called for Government to add the automotive sector on the UK’s Shortage Occupation List in an open letter to Secretary of State for Transport.
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Aftersales 15 SepEV skills shortage could 'hit' by 2027, warns IMI
The IMI has revised its forecast for when the shortage of EV trained technicians will hit the aftersales sector.
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Aftersales 19 AugUK motor industry heading for 160,000 worker shortfall, says IMI
Decreased immigration, an ageing population and policies driving us to zero emissions vehicles are creating a major skills challenge for the automotive labour market, according to a new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry.
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Aftersales 4 MarMOT tester shortage could lead to test delays, warns IMI
A shortage of MOT testers could lead to longer waiting times for tests in April, according to the IMI.
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Aftersales 1 FebNearly 50,000 technicians yet to complete MOT annual assessment
Approximately 50,000 MOT testers have yet to complete their annual assessment, according to data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Aftersales 11 JanStaff shortage tops list of concerns for garages and workshops
The recruitment and retention of mechanics and MOT testers is set to remain as a key challenge for garages and workshops this year, according to The Motor Ombudsman.
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Aftersales 9 DecAutotech Academy invests in IMI Student Membership
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced its IMI Student Membership has received sponsorship from Autotech Academy.
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Aftersales 10 NovEV skills gap will materialise in 2026, warns the IMI
There will be a shortfall of almost 36,000 EV-trained technicians by 2030 if retraining isn’t addressed urgently, warns the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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People News 2 NovIMI appoints new non-executive directors
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors.
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People News 26 OctIMI opens nominations for 2022 awards
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has opened nominations for its 2022 awards, with the winners to be announced at the IMI Dinner on March 17, 2022.
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People News 20 SepIMI Skills Competitions finalists announced for WorldSkills UK
More than 20 automotive apprentices who entered the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Skills Competitions have been shortlisted for this year’s WorldSkills UK competition.
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Latest News 14 SepIMI to tackle automotive's challenges at virtual conference
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) will address automotive sector challenges at a virtual conference featuring speakers from JLR, Halfords and Sytner Group.
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Aftersales 19 AugIMI calls for £15m skills funding boost to get technicians EV-ready
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling for a £15 million investment in electric vehicle (EV) technician training from the Government.
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People News 30 JunIMI Task Force to take 'holistic approach' to gender diversity
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Diversity Task Force said it aims to take a ‘holistic approach’ to tackle gender diversity in the industry.
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Aftersales 24 JunCOVID-19 lockdown extension ‘no excuse’ for lower MOT standards
The Institute for the Motor Industry (IMI) has said that the DVSA’s MOT extension is “no excuse” for lower test standards or compromised road safety.
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Aftersales 2 JunEurorepar Car Service partners with IMI to offer membership discounts
Eurorepar Car Service is offering a discount for members of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) who wish to join the network.
