Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has unveiled a new one-day bodyshop management course for new and experienced managers. The comprehensive course takes delegates through every step of the […]

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 […]