IMI
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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.
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Opinion 13 MayIMI open letter questions 2020’s £2bn Apprenticeship Levy funds loss
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), chief executive Steve Nash has highlighted £2bn in lost Apprenticeship Levy funds as a demonstration of “inconsistencies” in Government’s approach to upskilling the UK workforce.
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People News 17 Mar
IMI Diversity Taskforce to help automotive 'nurture a more diverse workforce'
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is setting out to tackle diversity in automotive through a year-long project.
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Aftersales 29 JanEV training boost needed before it's too late
Motor industry figureheads voiced concern that there isn't sufficient technician capacity to support the transition to electric cars that UK Government demands.
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Latest News 7 DecIMI open letter responds to Government's 2030 ‘Green Plan’ for EVs
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash and newly-appointed president Jim Saker have said that the “fuel of skills” among car technicians is needed to power Government’s 2030 electric vehicle (EV) ambitions.
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Market Insight 18 NovPrime Minister announces 2030 new diesel and petrol vehicle sales ban
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed Government’s plan to ban the sale of new purely petrol and diesel-powered cars and vans by 2030 as part of a 10-point “green recovery” plan.
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People News 4 NovMission Motorsport secures IMI's EV training centre approval
Mission Motorsport is able to equip ex-services personnel for a new career in the automotive sector after gaining electric vehicle (EV) training centre approval from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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People News 28 Oct
Jim Saker named as new IMI president
Professor Jim Saker has been appointed as the new president of the IMI, replacing Graham Smith who held the position for seven years.
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People News 13 Oct
IMI adds diversity with two new non-executive director appointments
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed BP’s Dr Esther Hills and the Rail Safety Standards Board’s Rachel Leech as new non-executive directors.
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People News 9 OctIMI launches Employability Week for workers facing COVID-19 job losses
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is set to help employees facing potential job losses as a result of the COVID-19 crisis with the launch of its first Employability Week.
