skills

IMI Skills Competition winners announced

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the winners of its 2023 Skills Competition. The event attracted more than 600 nominations, making the 2023 competition the most intense […]

SYNETIQ develops dedicated leadership programme

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has introduced its first Leadership and Development Programme to help reduce the growing skills gap. This comes after the Department of Education’s Employee Skills Survey revealed […]

Intelligent Motoring appoints new development director

Intelligent Motoring has appointed Mike Williams as head of business development. He joins the leadership team with a dedicated focus on developing wider relationships between Intelligent Motoring and automotive OEMs, independent […]

Repairify expands technical team

Following the creation of its Luton-based technical centre of excellence in November 2022, Repairify is expanding its workshop operation with the appointment of two new technicians to meet the growing […]

DLG secures IMI approval

Direct Line Group has received IMI training accreditation, meaning it can now design and deliver certified training programmes in-house. This will enable it to identify current and emerging skills gaps […]

Tyreoo unveils new mobile ADAS service

Lancashire-based Tyreoo has expanded its services by launching a mobile ADAS radar calibration service. Managing director Azhar Iqbal has employed a team of six IMI-qualified technicians to deliver the service […]

John Clark Motor Group reveals Elite apprenticeship plan

Scotland-based dealership John Clark Motor Group is working with Elite Training and Consultancy to develop IT apprentices to support the group’s continued growth. John Clark comprises 38 businesses, including five […]

IMI taps into Chinese skills base

The IMI has established a dedicated team in Shanghai with the long-term aim of easing the skills shortage in the UK automotive sector. It has worked on a project with […]

Ennis & Co expands associate team

Automotive talent research agency Ennis & Co Group has appointed Julie David as an associate. She has over 35 years’ experience across various sectors, with senior roles at Jaguar Land […]