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 […]
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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 […]
IMI report reveals worrying EV failure rate
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) are 40% more likely to fail an MOT because of poor tyre condition than petrol cars. The […]
Apprentices down on pre-pandemic levels
New research has found that automotive apprentices in 2023 are eight per cent below what they were in 2019/2020 and 31% below what they were in 2018/2019. This is despite […]
JLR gigafactory a ‘significant boost’
The automotive industry has welcomed the announcement that Jaguar Land Rover’s new EV battery gigafactory will be built in the UK. The facility, which represents a £4bn investment and is […]
IMI unveils new automotive skills campaign
The Institute of the Motor Industry is embarking on a game-changing campaign to debunk the outdated perceptions that are at the heart of the recruitment challenges. The campaign is being […]
IMI announces Skills Competition finalists
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the IMI Skills Competitions finalists following the conclusion of the National Qualifier events. The finalists were selected in four key specialisms […]
IMI renews British Motor Show partnership
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and the British Motor Show have renewed their partnership for 2023 with the announcement of an all-new Tech Hub sponsored by the IMI. […]
