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SYNETIQ completes industry-first training
- 27/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SYNETIQ, an IAA company, is celebrating after becoming the first UK vehicle recycler to complete an Institute of Motor Industry-accredited course in EV dismantling. The course is the country’s first dismantling-specific training based on national occupational standards. It teaches delegates how to make high [...] -
ZEV mandate to remain despite delay to ICE ban
- 22/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK government has insisted that its Zero Emission Vehicle mandate will remain in place even though the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been delayed to 2035. The ZEV mandate states that 22% of cars and 10% of vans sold by manufacturers need to be electric by next year. This will rise [...] -
IMI becomes Automotive 30% Club sponsor
- 18/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has become the key sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club for 2023/24. The Club was founded in 2016 with the purpose of encouraging inclusive leadership and achieving a better gender balance within the industry. This new sponsorship supports its aim of creating forums for [...] -
Industry responds to government EV inquiry
- 18/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The industry has responded to the House of Lords Climate Change Committee’s electric vehicle inquiry, which is seeking to understand how the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel can be achieved. The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), NFDA and IMI have all submitted responses, which will be considered as [...] -
IMI names Sally-Anne Hodder as new EDI lead
- 06/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed Sally-Anne Hodder as head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. She steps up from her role as head of HR & Business Support, and has also been integral in the implementation, launch and ongoing development of the IMI’s Diversity Task [...] -
EV Automotive Training secures IMI approval
- 21/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
EV Automotive Training has been awarded The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Centre Approval. The Castleford-based automotive training centre has been set up by training manager Dave Walker, together with the support and resources of Pelican Engineering Group. It now offers IMI Level 1-3 training from its [...] -
IMI backs government inquiry into EVs
- 21/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The IMI has urged the government to consider incentives, infrastructure, availability and end-of-life disposal after it announced a new inquiry into the electric vehicle experience. The inquiry is seeking industry and customer feedback on their real-life challenges with EVs, as the government considers the [...] -
Motoring Hall of Fame celebrates IMI CEO
- 18/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
IMI CEO Steve Nash has been inducted into The Motoring Hall of Fame in recognition of the work he has carried out leading the professional body. The Motoring Hall of Fame recognises individuals and businesses that have made a valuable contribution to the wider automotive industry, especially in improving safety [...] -
Copart becomes IMI-approved EV training provider
- 17/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Copart UK has announced it has become an IMI approved accreditation centre, which enables it to deliver essential IMI TechSafe electric and hybrid vehicle training across its nationwide Operation Centres. The company will initially be focused on delivering IMI training for the Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid [...] -
IMI annual report reveals industry challenges
- 11/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The annual Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Baseline Report has revealed that the number of businesses and job roles in the automotive industry has fallen, but vacancies have risen to a 21-year high. It found that there are 758,000 jobs in the automotive sector, up from 742,600 in 2022, with 78% within retail [...]