RMI
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Used Cars 29 Sep
NFDA trials Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme for used car auctions
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is set to trial an Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme in the used car remarketing sector.
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People News 30 Jun
Peter Johnson retires from RMI chairman role
Former Inchcape chief executive and Marshall Motor Group executive chairman Peter Johnson has retired from his position as chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI).
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Aftersales 28 Sep
New Lincoln RMI Academy training site opens
The fourth RMI Academy of Automotive Skills training site has opened in Lincoln.
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Aftersales 1 Jun
RMI Academy opens new Lincoln training centre
The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills will open a new training facility in Lincoln this month, offering a selection of MOT and technical courses for automotive technicians.
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Supplier News 12 Oct
RMI warns of looming staff and trade issues without Brexit deal
Concerns about staffing and trade have led the Retail Motor Industry to press the UK Government for certainty on Brexit by the end of November.
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Aftersales 18 Jan
Government puts ‘road safety first’ by maintaining 3-year MOT test interval
The Department for Transport has ditched plans to extend the wait on a new car's initial MOT from three to four years due to concerns about road safety, following Government consultation period.
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Aftersales 24 Jan
Government plans to increase first MoT date criticised as 'damaging' and 'unnecessary'
Government plans to increase the first MoT date from three to four years have been called unnecessary and damaging to consumers.
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Supplier News 14 Sep
Alan Johnson MP to speak at RMI annual dinner
Labour MP Alan Johnson will be the guest speaker at this year’s Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) annual dinner.
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Aftersales 17 Aug
RMI to open two new MOT training centres
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) plans to replicate the success of its Midlands training centre with the creation of two more as it looks to increase MOT training provision for garages.
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Aftersales 6 May
RMI opens academy for MOT testers
The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills was officially opened today as the industry geared up for a new “professional standard” for the role of MOT tester.
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Market Insight 22 Apr
RMI and SMTA to survey members over road tax changes
The Retail Motor Industry Federation and Scottish Motor Trade Association will survey their members and the motor industry to assess the impact of the Government’s latest changes to road tax on the annual MOT test.
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Aftersales 15 Apr
RMI and SMTA address minister over '4-1-1' MOT legislation
The Retail Motor Industry Federation and Scottish Motor Trade Association have met with ministers to present a case against extending the MOT test for new cars.
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People News 10 Feb
RMI appoints Jason Moseley as executive director
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has appointed Jason Moseley as executive director with the responsibility for the National Association of Bodyshops and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association.
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Car Dealer News 30 Nov
RMI welcomes 0.5% apprenticeship levy to boost apprenticeships by 3 million
The RMI has welcomed the Government’s plans for a 0.5% apprenticeship level in April 2017 to raise funds for 3 million apprenticeships by 2020.
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Car Dealer News 18 Nov
West Way Nissan works with Remit to find next-generation talent
West Way Nissan has appointed 14 new apprentices to work across dealerships in the group’s network after embarking on a recruitment drive with Remit.
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People News 11 Nov
RMI to open new MoT training centre in the Midlands
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is opening a new training centre in the midlands next spring to act as a resource for MoT tester training.
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Aftersales 31 Jul
NAB and VBRA to provide "one voice" for crash repair sector
The first steps have been taken to ensure the National Association of Bodyshops and the VBRA promote the crash repair sector with a unified voice.
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Market Insight 22 Jun
Car dealers’ failure to put problems right fuels lack of consumer trust
More than a third (39%) of motorists who have bought a used-car would under no circumstances use the same dealer again.
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Manufacturer 8 Apr
New car market hits almost half a million mark in March 2015
Nearly half a million new cars were registered in the UK during the crucial March 2015 plate-change month.
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Latest News 18 Mar
Budget 2015: the main points and comment
Budget 2015 highlights, 50 days from the general election.
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