Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has confirmed the appointment of Graeme Potts as its new chair of the board. Meanwhile, Adrian Wallington has been appointed as a non-executive […]

Skills England has published its latest report assessing the skills needs across a range of sectors and underlining the value of apprenticeships and continued training. The report, Sector Evidence to […]

The Department for Education has unveiled major changes to apprenticeship rules that will impact businesses in the automotive aftermarket. Among the changes, Accelerated Apprenticeship programmes will be introduced from 1 […]

The latest IMI Automotive Education Report has painted a stark picture of the growing skills crisis in the UK automotive sector. It has revealed that while vocational skills qualifications in […]

The UK and US have announced that they have agreed a trade deal to slash import tariffs on cars made it Britain. President Trump raised tariffs to 25% in March […]

AWE25 has issued a call to action to automotive businesses to tackle the industry’s skills crisis by offering work experience to the next generation of talent. AWE25 is taking place this […]

The IMI has warned that the government’s reforms to the ZEV Mandate could slow training of critical EV repair skills. It has said that the government’s recent announcement provides clarity […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced that Kevin Finn, interim executive chair of the board, will be stepping down from his role, effective 31 March 2025. The […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has backed the government’s focus on stability and growth, outlined in its Spring Statement. However, it has called for more support dedicated to […]

Bodyshop Consulting has announced an extra date for its IMI-approved Bodyshop Management Course: ‘Getting Results and Making a Profit’. The additional course will be held on 15 May at IMI […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is making a final call for entries to its prestigious IMI Skills Competitions 2025. It is particularly seeking entries to the Heavy Vehicle […]

The IMI Jobs Portal supporting work placements for school-aged pupils is now live, connecting young learners and educators with businesses. The portal is part of the Automotive Work Experience (AWE) […]