CarGurus MD joins Automotive 30% Club
UK managing director of CarGurus Amanda Symonds has joined the Automotive 30% Club. The club is a voluntary group of MDs and CEOs from automotive manufacturing, retailing, and supplier companies […]
diversity
IMI names Sally-Anne Hodder as new EDI lead
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed Sally-Anne Hodder as head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. She steps up from her role as head of HR & […]
IMI annual report reveals industry challenges
The annual Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Baseline Report has revealed that the number of businesses and job roles in the automotive industry has fallen, but vacancies have risen […]
Volkswagen Group UK sponsors Pride Festival
Volkswagen Group UK is sponsoring the Milton Keynes Pride Festival for the third year in a row. The Milton Keynes Pride Festival takes place on Saturday 9 September in Campbell […]
Copart shows support for Pride Month
Copart has announced that it will mark Pride Month 2023 by again sponsoring the Milton Keynes Pride festival, while continuing to roll out diversity and inclusion training to its teammates. […]
Women Automotive Network partners Automechanika Birmingham
Automechanika Birmingham has teamed up with the Women Automotive Network, which will be hosting the Women Automotive Network Drinks Reception at this year’s show. Taking place on 7 June in […]
Motor industry still male dominated
New research has revealed that half of women surveyed would not consider a career in the motor industry. This comes after data found that female representation in the sector hovers […]
IMI Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the Institute of the Motor Industry Awards has been announced, with winners due to be revealed at a prestigious evening at the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane, London, […]
IMI unveils Automotive Diversity Network
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the Automotive Diversity Network. Its creation provides the unique opportunity for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) leaders and advocates to come […]
IMI predicts autonomous breakthrough in 2023
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has predicted that 2023 will see great forward strides in both autonomous technology and a focus on diversity in the workforce. It says […]
Autotech Academy fixes it for Halfords
A pilot scheme between Halfords and Autotech Academy, which has seen 10 newly qualified Level 3 automotive students placed across the national chain’s autocentres, is set to quadruple by the […]
IMI names new policy manager
Hayley Pells has been appointed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) into the new role as policy manager. With a clear focus on ensuring that the IMI’s voice […]
