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IMI reveals awards shortlist

The shortlist for the Institute of Motor Industry’s (IMI) 2022 Awards have been unveiled. The six categories are designed to recognise the incredible talent, commitment and passion of individuals and […]

IMI publishes initial diversity findings

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Diversity Task Force has published the interim findings of its investigation into the challenges that could undermine the automotive sector’s future sustainability. The […]

IMI launches EV skills campaign

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched a campaign to ensure those with IMI EV skills have the proper recognition. The IMI is urging all technicians who have […]

IMI calls for new focus on skills

The IMI has urged the automotive industry to focus on training and recruitment in 2022 in a bid to make up the ground lost during the pandemic. Steve Nash, CEO, […]

Autotech Academy backs IMI skills programme

Autotech Academy has announced its new sponsorship of IMI Student Membership. The sponsorship means the IMI will be able to further widen awareness of the huge range of courses, qualifications […]

IMI predicts severe EV skills shortage

New analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting that the automotive industry will be 37,500 electric vehicle technicians short by 2030. It has calculated that 90,000 automotive […]

IMI names new non-execs

The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced that Ian Plummer, commercial director of the Auto Trader, and Chris Mason, CEO of FISITA, the international membership organisation, have joined the […]

IMI welcomes Budget’s skills pledge

The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed the additional funding for training pledged in yesterday’s Autumn Budget, but has called for further clarity around how the £2.7bn set aside […]

Training provider under new ownership

Training provider MOT Expert is expanding after undergoing a management buy-out. Ross Laurence, who has managed the company for the past five years, has taken ownership of the Nottingham-based company […]

WorldSkills finalists revealed

WorldSkills UK has announced its finalists, with more than 20 of the most talented next generation technicians in the automotive sector going forward to the November competition. The IMI Skills […]

Continental Automotive becomes IMI-approved

Continental Automotive has announced that is is an approved IMI Centre and can deliver a full electric and hybrid electric vehicle training programme from its Birmingham headquarters. Stuart West, tachograph […]

IMI calls for £15m EV skills investment

The IMI has repeated its plea for government funding to support the training of EV technicians. It suggests a £15m boost would contribute towards training for up to 75,000 new […]