Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

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) […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has issued a final call for technicians to complete their annual MOT Annual Assessment. More than 11,000 technicians have not yet completed their […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced the winners of the 2025 IMI Annual Awards at a gala evening at the Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane, London. The awards […]

National Franchised Dealers Association CEO Sue Robinson has been awarded the Sue Brownson Award for Outstanding Leadership in the automotive industry. She collected the award, created in honour of former […]

FMG Repair Services has announced that by 2026 at least 15% of its technical workforce will have come through its apprenticeship programme. The commitment underscores the group’s focus on developing […]