Automotive skills gap unchanged – IMI
The automotive skills gap remains acute, according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) published by the IMI. Its analysis of the September ONS data found motor trades […]
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IMI survey urges members to share views on automotive skills
As part of its commitment to attract and retain automotive talent, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy Consultation, and is urging its […]
Autumn Budget: automotive industry responds
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her first Autumn Budget that £500m had been set aside to fix the UK’s pothole problem. Meanwhile, she also announced a freeze on fuel duty […]
Automotive aftermarket urges greater government support
Automotive aftermarket suppliers, repairers and trade bodies have united to urge the Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh to support independent repairers with a number of policy initiatives. In […]
IMI manifesto identifies three key skills challenges
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has outlined its focus on three key skills challenges in its new IMI manifesto. Representing the interests of over 110,000 members and the […]
IMI urges automotive focus in government strategy
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has written to the government urging it make automotive a priority in its industrial strategy. After the publication of Invest 2035: The UK’s […]
NBRA secures training discounts for members
The NBRA has agreed training discounts for its members at a number of providers. The industry body hopes this will address the skills shortage in the sector, which is particularly […]
IMI warns just 2% of vehicle techs are ADAS-qualified
New analysis from The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that just two per cent of technicians in the UK are qualified to work of vehicles with Advanced […]
Glyn Hopkin Training Centre achieves IMI approval
The new Glyn Hopkin Chelmsford Training Centre has achieved approval from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Michelle Barrett, IMI business development manager, handed over the Approved Centre certificate […]
Automotive returns to top of vacancy charts
The UK automotive industry had a higher ratio of vacancies than any other sector in July, with 21,000 jobs unfilled. According to the ‘Vacancies by Sector’ chart, which is based […]
IMI announces restructure to executive team
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced significant changes to its executive team as it transitions to meet the evolving automotive sector. The new team will deliver strategic […]
Warrantywise warns of EV repair skills shortage
A shortage of EV repair skills is among the most serious skills challenges of the century. This is according to leading automotive expert, Lawrence Whittaker, CEO of Warrantywise. He believes the […]
