Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

The benefits of free apprenticeships for under 25s will be wiped out by the rise in the minimum wage and national insurance contributions. This is according to new analysis from […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced the winners of the 2025 WorldSkills Automotive National Finals. The competition took place from 25-28 November at Cardiff and Vale College, with […]

The automotive industry has responded to the Autumn Budget, delivered today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. As part of the Budget, the government has announced an electric vehicle pay-per-mile tax, and […]

A focus on green skills and new tech can make automotive a more attractive career option for young people, according to Institute of the Motor Industry. Research commissioned by the […]

Finalists in the IMI Skills Competition Heavy Vehicle Technology category have undergone an intensive masterclass at the Delphi Academy. The session was held at the 9,000 sqft workshop to help […]

New IMI analysis has underlined the stark automotive skills challenge facing the industry in the UK. It has identified an ageing workforce, issues around attracting new talent, and a lack […]

The IMI has welcomed a new report by Skills England identifying a potential £400bn boost to the UK economy by 2030 with a proper AI adoption plan. The report, ‘AI […]

Nominations are now open for the IMI 2026 Annual Dinner and Awards. The IMI Annual Dinner and Awards will be held on 11 March at the Intercontinental London Park Lane. […]

The IMI is urging government to focus on automotive aftermarket skills when it delivers its Autumn Budget next month. In its pre-budget submission, it has said that investment traditionally focuses […]

The six finalists in the Automotive Body Repair discipline of the IMI Skills Competition attended a hands-on masterclass at Car-O-Liner’s training centre recently. The session provided real-world experience with the […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the government’s ambition to double apprenticeship numbers in the UK by 2040. Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has announced a new […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed a new Select Committee report calling for further investment and reform in skills, training and apprenticeships. The report, Further Education and […]