IMI launches major industry survey

The Institute of the Motor Industry has launched a major research project to identify the key challenges facing the industry and where the IMI can better support the sector going forward.

The initiative is called ‘IMI Future of Automotive Survey: Your Voice. Our Drive,’ and recognises ongoing issues including the rapid advances in technology, the pressure to decarbonise and the widening skills gap.

Steve Nash, CEO, said: “We are committed to ensuring the IMI continues to fulfil its remit and helps to change perceptions to attract new talent to fill the skills gaps. This new study is vital to help us shape and secure the future of the profession.

“Our vision remains the same: to ensure that the automotive retail sector has a skilled, competent and professional workforce, able to keep pace with the demands of new technology and changing markets and remain competitive in a global market. Through this study, we aim to find out what’s important to all automotive professionals today.

“The industry faces challenges and uncertainty but we firmly believe we can come out the other side bigger, better, and stronger and we look forward to learning from the insight provided by everyone who participates in this research.”

The aim of the IMI Future of Automotive Survey is to find out what challenges individuals face in their careers, how the IMI can provide more support and help people to capitalise on future opportunities within the sector.

Nash added: “We are calling for responses from everyone who is connected to or working in the sector. All participants will be helping to future-proof the profession, enhancing career pathways, upholding high standards of work, and amplifying the voice of the sector in the years ahead.”