Autumn Budget: automotive industry reaction
The automotive industry has described the Autumn Budget as a missed opportunity to support drivers, develop skills and improve roads. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey used the budget to […]
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IMI hosts roundtable on the future of the MOT
The Institute of the Motor Industry has hosted a strategic roundtable focused on the future of the MOT. Supported by the DVSA, the roundtable brought together a number of industry […]
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 […]
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 […]
Skills Competition Heavy Vehicle Technology winner revealed
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 […]
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 […]
Automotive apprenticeships fall as funding goes unused
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 […]
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 […]
Technical skills to be made higher educational priority
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 […]
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 […]
Heavy Vehicle Technology Skills Competition finalists announced
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 […]