The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced the winner of its inaugural Skills Competition Heavy Vehicle Technology. The competition saw the most talented heavy vehicle apprentices compete at the […]
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 […]
Automotive apprenticeships fell by one per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of the 2025/26 academic year, according to a new report from the IMI. This compares to an eight […]
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 […]
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 […]
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a new educational focus on technical skills. He plans to reshape the education system to offer 14-year-olds early access to technical skills, work […]
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 […]
Six finalists for the inaugural IMI Heavy Vehicle Technology Skills Competition have been announced. The IMI launched the competition earlier in the year, with 18 apprentice technicians competing in the […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address the automotive skills crisis as a priority. It has said the skills crisis in the […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced the finalists for the IMI Skills Competitions 2026. Following rigorous National Qualifier events, 18 of the UK’s most talented automotive apprentices competed […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has warned that proposed apprenticeship reforms could pose a safety risk for both the collision repair aftermarket and the public. It says the proposals […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged the next Prime Minister of the UK to set out a clear commitment to the automotive sector. A new Prime Minister is […]
