ZEV mandate to remain despite delay to ICE ban
The UK government has insisted that its Zero Emission Vehicle mandate will remain in place even though the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has […]
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IMI becomes Automotive 30% Club sponsor
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has become the key sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club for 2023/24. The Club was founded in 2016 with the purpose of encouraging […]
Industry responds to government EV inquiry
The industry has responded to the House of Lords Climate Change Committee’s electric vehicle inquiry, which is seeking to understand how the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol […]
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 & […]
EV Automotive Training secures IMI approval
EV Automotive Training has been awarded The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Centre Approval. The Castleford-based automotive training centre has been set up by training manager Dave Walker, together […]
IMI backs government inquiry into EVs
The IMI has urged the government to consider incentives, infrastructure, availability and end-of-life disposal after it announced a new inquiry into the electric vehicle experience. The inquiry is seeking industry […]
Motoring Hall of Fame celebrates IMI CEO
IMI CEO Steve Nash has been inducted into The Motoring Hall of Fame in recognition of the work he has carried out leading the professional body. The Motoring Hall of Fame recognises […]
Copart becomes IMI-approved EV training provider
Copart UK has announced it has become an IMI approved accreditation centre, which enables it to deliver essential IMI TechSafe electric and hybrid vehicle training across its nationwide Operation Centres. […]
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 […]
Thatcham Research reveals lack of training focus
Thatcham Research doubled its MET technician capacity last year and plans to have almost 300 learners on programme by the end of 2023. This is about a quarter more than […]
EV training lagging behind demand
The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 31% year-on-year drop in EV qualifications for the second quarter of 2023. According to its EV Technician Forecast Report, the total number […]
IMI warns against EV training delays
The Institute of the Motor Industry has warned the sector that any potential delay in the 2030 deadline for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles must not be […]
