IMI Vacancy Tracker reveals growing EV skills demand
The latest IMI Vacancy Tracker has revealed there were around 17,000 motor trade vacancies in June to August 2026 compared with 16,000 in May to July. Over the same reporting […]
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IMI calls for further reforms after Apprenticeship Hiring Payment
The IMI has welcomed the new Apprenticeship Hiring Payment for SMEs announced by the government. As part of the scheme, non-levy paying employers will receive £2,000 for every young apprentice […]
IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2027
The IMI Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony 2027 promises to be an exciting night of celebrating automotive excellence with some of the best and brightest working in the sector.
IMI Skills Competitions – National Finals
The annual IMI Skills Competitions set out to identify the most talented new talent working in the automotive sector, and prepare them for these national finals, which identify the qualifying […]
New categories announced for IMI Annual Awards 2027
The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced an expanded line-up of categories for the IMI Annual Awards 2027. The additional awards – IMI Community Champion, Further Education College of […]
Thick foliage leading to speed limit offences
New research has found that 19% of drivers have accidentally broken the speed limit due to road signs being obscured with foliage. RAC found that 94% of drivers polled reported […]
IMI sets out Autumn Budget wish-list for automotive
The Institute of the Motor Industry has submitted its ‘asks’ for the Autumn Budget, urging the government to recognise the key role of automotive workers. IMI CEO Nick Connor said […]
Drivers back 20mph speed limits in urban areas
Nearly three quarters of drivers support the introduction of 20mph speed limits in urban areas, according to a new survey. The August Startline Used Car Tracker found that 72% of […]
MOT fees under the spotlight at IMI roundtable
The Institute of the Motor Industry and the DVSA will host a roundtable in October to review MOT fees. The collaborative event will bring together trade associations, road safety organisations […]
DRIVE35 ignores aftermarket skills, warns IMI
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged the government to include collision repair skills as part of its DRIVE35 initiative. DRIVE35 is a £4bn funding programme for the automotive […]
ZEV Mandate concerns revealed by IMI survey
A new survey by the IMI has revealed serious industry concerns about the sector’s ability to meet the ZEV Mandate deadline. Labour MP Perran Moon has stated the government will […]
New IMI-certified TPMS training programme launched
Autotech Training has partnered with Autogem to launch an IMI-certified TPMS training programme. The TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) programme has been developed to meet the growing technical demands on […]