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IMI warns of EV training slowdown

New Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) data shows 16% of sector now IMI TechSafe qualified – but the pace of upskilling is slowing as the economic downturn impacts training […]

TMD Friction completes EV training

TMD Friction UK has completed the latest IMI-accredited electric and hybrid vehicle training. Its research and development team undertook the IMI Level 3 training at TMD Friction’s East Yorkshire site […]

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 […]

IMI awards futuristic design award to 11-year-old

Eleven-year-old Jai Mistry of West Yorkshire has been named the winner of a competition to design a concept car for the future. The competition launched by automotive professional body, the […]

Vehicle technician vacancies surge by 70%

The IMI has revealed the extent that the skills shortage in the sector is driving up salaries. Its Automotive Job Postings Briefing found that the current vacancy rate in the […]

WorldSkills finals under way in Wales

Stellantis and Day’s Motor Group are supporting the IMI WorldSkills UK competition finals, which take place this week at the Cardiff & Vale College. The final is the culmination of […]

FMG sponsors IMI Skills Competition

FMG Repair Services has joined forces with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to sponsor the IMI Skills Competition finals. The annual competition showcases the tremendous technical talent within […]

IMI awards inaugural Centre of Excellence

The Institute of the Motor Industry has named BMW Group UK Academy in Berkshire the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence. The prestigious inaugural award recognises the outstanding achievements of […]

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 […]

IMI report reveals looming skills crisis

The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 160,000 shortfall in skilled workers by 2031. Its latest Automotive Sector Employment report attributes this growing skills gaps to the electric […]

AW celebrates apprenticeship successes

AW Repair Group is celebrating its first cohort of apprentices completing their end point assessments through the IMI. The group that signed up at AW’s first Apprentice Showcase Event in […]