Institute of the Motor Industry
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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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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 FebAutomotive 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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Market Insight 2 OctApprenticeship Levy reforms ‘excellent news’, says IMI’s Steve Nash
Apprenticeship Levy reforms proposed by the chancellor of the exchequer at this week’s Conservative Party conference have been hailed as “excellent news” by the Institute of the Motor Industry.
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Car Dealer News 7 SepTechnicians at independent garages could face deadly EV safety issues, warns IMI
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has urged independent garages to invest in training for its technicians as EV sales reach a record high.
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Market Insight 30 Aug
Young people lack parental push to become automotive apprentices, says IMI
A lack of understanding of the career opportunities offered by automotive apprenticeships and young people’s ability to learn on the job is leading to a lack of parental encouragement, the IMI has found.
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Latest News 13 AugIMI to roll out Autocare Technician L2 Apprenticeship Standard
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the roll out of its Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
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Aftersales 11 JulIMI welcomes Government plans for EV technicians ‘licence to practice’
The IMI has welcomed the proposal that EV technicians should require a ‘licence to practice’ before working of all-electric cars and vans in the Government’s Road to Zero document.
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Supplier Section 27 JunIMI supports Automotive Management Live 2018 with dedicated IMI People Insight Theatre
Recruitment, motivation and skills development will be hot topics for the IMI People Insight Theatre at Automotive Management Live this November.
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Aftersales 1 May
IMI presents EV aftersales safety guidance to Department for Transport
The Institute for the Motor Industry has presented new information related to the regulation of technicians working on electric vehicles to the Parliamentary Secretary of State for the Department for Transport.
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Market Insight 10 AprApprenticeship Levy still ‘too complex, restrictive and inflexible’ says IMI
The Institute for the Motor Industry has called for a more pragmatic approach to apprenticeships after concluding that the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy remains “too complex, restrictive and inflexible”.
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Car Dealer News 20 MarSytner Group’s elite technicians compete for VIP Grand Prix tickets (gallery)
Sytner Group’s top technicians showcased their speed and skill in the workshop as they took on the car retail group’s Elite Technician Challenge to win a VIP trip to Indy Car’s Detroit Grand Prix.
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People News 8 MarIMI Awards Citroen CEO Linda Jackson Outstanding Leadership Award at annual dinner
The Institute of the Motor Industry has presented Citroen’s global chief executive Linda Jackson with the Sue Brownson Award for Outstanding Leadership in Automotive at its annual dinner.
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People News 4 Dec
Suzuki network's senior sales executives first to gain IMI accreditation
Sales executives operating in the Suzuki GB dealer network have become the first to prove their skills with full IMI accreditation.
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Aftersales 27 Nov
IMI to meet Minister of State for Transport over EV technician licensing
The Institute of the Motor Industry is preparing for a meeting with the Minister of State at the Department for Transport to discuss the implementation of a Licence to Practice for technicians working on high-voltage AFVs.
