Training
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Car Dealer News 11 DecIMI launches new EV training modules with Vocanto
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is launching more than 45 eLearning modules for electric vehicles (EVs) through a new partnership with Vocanto.
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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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Aftersales 25 NovAutotech Recruit announce investment plans to increase EV training
Autotech Recruit is announcing the launch of a new electric vehicle (EV) training initiative, Autotech Training, to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
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People News 23 Nov
Lack of opportunity remains key issue for women in automotive
A lack of opportunity has been highlighted as a key issue for women pursuing a career in the automotive sector, with 57% failing to see a career path to their desired post and 42% perceiving a bias towards men.
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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 22 OctBen 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.
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Aftersales 19 OctTemporary vehicle technicians bridge the skills gap for dealerships
Autotech Recruit has highlighted the automotive sectors' aftersales skills shortage in celebrating the growth of its Manufacturer Led Programme (MLP) for temporary staffing.
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Finance 14 OctFCA motor finance changes present ‘promotional and profit opportunity’
Forthcoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) changes to the motor finance sector should be embraced as a “promotional and profit opportunity” by used car dealers.
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People News 13 OctIMI 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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Supplier News 12 OctNFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme re-opens for car retailers
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has re-opened its Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme in an effort to help car retailers improve their expertise with zero emissions cars.
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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.
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Supplier News 7 OctAuto Trader launches RPM online car retailer masterclass hub
Auto Trader has officially launched a Retailer Performance Masterclass (RPM) online hub with the aim of providing advice and support to car retailers through a series of “bite size” best practice tutorials.
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Finance 5 Oct
FCA’s SM&CR deadline extension must not bring complacency about compliance
Car retailers have been urged not to not put their preparations to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Senior Manager Certification Regime (SM&CR) “on the back burner” as a result of the recent deadline extension.
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People News 5 OctMark Tasker appointed aftersales programmes manager at MFG
MFG has appointed associate partner Mark Tasker as its new aftersales programmes manager.
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People News 29 Sep
BRIT appoint Christine Maskill as new chair
BRIT, the Body Repair Industry Trailblazer, has appointed NCR Bodyshops managing director Christine Maskill to chair the group.
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Digital Marketing 14 SepAuto Atai enters UK automotive marketing and training sector
Auto Atai has launched as a new business offering marketing and customer experience training programmes aimed at UK dealer groups.
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Latest News 10 SepAutoRaise reaches out to redundant Nationwide Accident Repair Centres apprentices
AutoRaise have contacted Nationwide Accdient Repair Centres administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to offer support and assistance to any technical apprentices that were made redundant due to the closure of stores.
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Latest News 28 AugCDK's automotive 'university challenge' offers students £10,000 prize fund
CDK Global is giving students at six UK universities the chance to win a £10,000 prize as part of a new scheme aiming to introduce them to the automotive retail sector.
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People News 11 AugVertu Motors names 17-year-old service advisor 'Apprentice of the Year'
Vertu Motors has named 17-year-old Farnell Land Rover Nelson service advisor apprentice Susannah Kendall as the winner of its annual ‘Apprentice of the Year’ awards.
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Market Insight 6 Aug
Automotive employers put the brakes on apprenticeship starts
Apprenticeship recruitment in the automotive sector has fallen by 75% in June 2020, compared to 2019, new data from the Department for Education has revealed.
