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IMI experts visit South Africa
- 18/05/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
IMI experts have visited South Africa in order to build relationships with the country’s Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). The institute will also share expertise on apprenticeships, training and qualifications with state officials. During the visit IMI’s Dr Paul Spear, was a keynote speaker at the RMI [...] -
Competition heating up at 2015 Skill Auto
- 13/05/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The IMI Skill Auto 2015 heats are now underway, kick-starting today at the Eyebox, Coventry. The competition is run by the Institute of the Motor Industry and aims to find the top new talent within the automotive body repair, vehicle refinishing and automotive technology industry. Having already completed an [...] -
Vehicle Technician licensing awaits election result
- 05/05/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Major party leaders have presented opposing stances on licensing automotive technicians to the IMI This suggests that the future of the issue may rest on the results of the most closely fought election battle in a generation. Parties were responding to a letter from IMI CEO Steve Nash, which explained that [...] -
IMI opens award nominations
- 14/04/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nominations for the 2015 IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards are now open. The Outstanding Achievers Awards celebrate the achievements of IMI learners, accredited individuals and automotive professionals within the UK retail motor industry. This year’s event will be held at Silverstone race circuit in the world [...] -
IMI takes diagnostic training online
- 13/04/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
IMI has launched a series of online vehicle diagnostics training modules, funded by digital solutions charity Jisc. The resources will be free to access through the IMI’s eLearning platform, acquired in 2014 by the IMI. They are aimed at individuals with a background in car maintenance and level three [...] -
ARI returns as IMI sponsor
- 02/04/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced that fleet management company ARI has returned to sponsor the IMI membership card. ARI is one of the largest privately held vehicle fleet management services company in the world. It has a workforce of more than 2,800 people, in offices throughout the US, [...] -
IMI welcomes apprentice pay increase
- 17/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
IMI CEO Steve Nash has welcomed Government plans, announced in today’s papers, to implement a 57p an hour increase for apprentices under 20 years old. The IMI Chief last week called on employers in the motor industry to increase the starting rate for junior apprentices to £4 hour, a 70% rise on the current rate, [...] -
Industry celebrates outstanding contributors
- 17/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Senior representatives from the motor industry gathered in London to celebrate outstanding contributions to the sector at the IMI’s Annual Dinner event. Guests were joined by Ex-Rugby player and TV star Matt Dawson and Richard Noble OBE, project lead for the Bloodhound land speed record team. This year’s [...] -
Moring scoops IMI accolade
- 13/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Andrew Moring, marketing director of the Morelli Group has been presented with a prestigious IMI Award recognising his continued support of the Skill Auto competition. Andrew said, ‘I am delighted to accept this award from the IMI, it is a great honour to be recognised in this way. Morelli are more than aware of [...] -
Female campaigner gets top accolade
- 13/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A woman who for more than a decade has been campaigning to make garages more female-friendly has been given a top industry accolade. Steph Savill launched the UK's only motoring association for women, FOXY Lady Drivers Club, in 2004 to achieve higher quality standards in UK garages and car dealerships. More than [...]