Automotive industry mourns sad loss of Richard Hutchins
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and the wider automotive aftermarket are today mourning the sad passing of Richard Hutchins, the IMI Skills Competitions manager who was central to […]
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Demand for petrol cars plummets 21.2%
Demand for petrol cars has continued to fall in the first six months of 2025 with sales into the 28 major European markets down by 21.2%. The ACEA has reported […]
Vehicle manufacturing down 11.9% in first half of 2025
Vehicle manufacturing slumped by 11.9% to 417,232 units in the first six months of the year, according to new data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Car […]
Stellantis partners STEMworks to promote STEM skills
Stellantis has partnered with STEMworks, a nonprofit education organisation, to promote STEM skills learning in schools across the UK. The initiative is designed to make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths […]
ARIES carbon reduction standard officially launched
The Accident Repair Industry Environmental Standard (ARIES) has officially been launched. ARIES is a UK industry-wide initiative designed to measure and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions within the vehicle […]
New chapter for the IMI as Nick Connor named CEO
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed Nick Connor as its new chief executive officer. This new chapter comes at a pivotal time for the organisation and the […]
Chinese car brands pose once-in-a-generation challenge
Chinese car brands are contributing to a once-in-generation challenge for dealerships, according to analysis from Automotive Data Solutions (ADS). It has warned of significant dealer vulnerability in the face of […]
Commercial Vehicle ADAS Guidance launched by NBRA and VBRA
The NBRA and VBRA has launched the industry’s first Commercial Vehicle ADAS Guidance (CVAG) to support the safe repair of ADAS-equipped commercial vehicles. The guidance has been developed in response […]
Stellantis scraps hydrogen fuel cell technology programme
Stellantis has announced that it is scrapping its hydrogen fuel cell technology development programme. It says this change in strategy is the result of limited availability of hydrogen refueling infrastructure, […]
Shaping the future of repairs at the IBIS Global Summit 2025
IBIS Global Summit 2025 wrapped up in Istanbul in late June after delivering three days of high-level conference content and networking to mark another landmark moment for the international collision […]
Fix Auto UK and LKQ agree long-term partnership
Fix Auto UK and LKQ have signed a five-year partnership that supports long-term success and sustainability for its franchise partners. The agreement, which builds on a three-year partnership, will run […]
24 talented apprentices set for IMI 2025 Skills Competitions
Following National Qualifier events in May and June, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) today names the 24 finalists for the IMI 2025 Skills Competitions. With a record-breaking 600-plus […]