Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

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Driving towards diversity: car retail must be ready to exit its comfort zone

As the automotive retail sector today embraces International Women’s Day (March 8) AM’s latest News Insight feature investigated the hurdles to improved diversity and inclusion (D&I) and the benefits it can bring.

People leadership 8 Mar

Prof Jim Saker addresses D&I in automotive in the latest edition of the AM News Show Podcast

AM News Show: Automotive sector needs ‘cultural competence’ to drive D&I agenda

The automotive sector needs to drive its “cultural competence” to deliver levels of diversity and inclusion which could help solve its skills crisis.

people news 24 Feb

Darren Ardron (Perrys Motor Sales), Prof Jim Saker (Loughborough University Business School) and Steve Young (ICDP) on the latest AM News Show Podcast

New AM News Show explores Constellation, agency model & car supply shortages

Constellation’s car retail rise, OEM’s agency model strategies and vehicle supply shortages were among the hot automotive retail topics up for discussion in the new AM News Show Podcast.

AM News Show podcast 16 Feb

NFDA Drive My Career leads apprentices in social media takeover

The National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Drive My Career initiative is once again rallying apprentices to take part in a social media takeover to highlight employment opportunities in automotive retail.

apprenticeships 10 Feb

Nearly 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).

Aftersales 1 Feb

IMI Diversity Task Force launches interim report

The IMI has published its interim report on initial progress of the industry expert panel and the three working groups that make up the task force.

talent & people 7 Jan

IMI 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.

talent & people 30 Jun

Steve Nash, chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

COVID-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.

Aftersales 24 Jun

Eurorepar 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.

Aftersales 2 Jun

IMI 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.

opinion 13 May

MOT sector could face 'significant' income loss, warns the IMI

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that garages could face 'significant' income loss if they fail to complete annual training by April 30.

MOT Testing 23 Apr

Driven by Design competition launched by Sytner Group and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Sytner launches Driven by Design in partnership with the IMI

Sytner Group is launching a new competition aimed at supporting teachers and students during ‘Lockdown 3’ in partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Sytner Group 22 Jan

IMI 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.

7 Dec

MotorVise Xmas Do-nation’ campaign: Nick Coyle (left) and Fraser Brown launch MotorVise’s 'Xmas Do-nation for Ben'

Marshall donates £10,000 to MotorVise ‘Xmas Do-nation’ Ben fund-raiser

Marshall has pledged a £10,000 donation to Ben as part of a ‘Xmas Do-nation’ charity campaign launched by MotorVise to plug the charity’s £1m 2020 funding shortfall.

19 Nov

Prime 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.

18 Nov

Mission 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).

4 Nov

Ben battles funding issues to support people facing job losses

Ben is extending its support to industry people who have lost their jobs or are at risk of losing their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

22 Oct

Brexit immigration rules to cause staff shortages in vehicle prep sector

Dealer groups and the valeting industry could face staff shortages next year as UK employers will not be able to hire non-UK residents for certain key roles.

15 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.

13 Oct

IMI 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.

9 Oct

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