IMI leadership transition announced with new interim CEO
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 […]
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Spring Statement offers ‘reasons for optimism’ – IMI
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 […]
Extra Bodyshop Management Course added in May
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 […]
Final call for IMI Skills Competitions 2025 nominations
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 […]
IMI Jobs Portal goes live with work placements
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) […]
MOT Annual Assessment deadline looms
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 […]
IMI Annual Awards winners announced at gala evening
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 […]
Sue Brownson Award handed to NFDA CEO Sue Robinson
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 […]
FMGRS backs apprentices with 15% workforce pledge
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 […]
MOT annual assessment deadline looms for 28,000 techs
The IMI is urging the 28,000 technicians yet to complete their MOT annual assessment to make the most of its flexible e-learning solution. Technicians have until 31 March to complete […]
IMI cautiously welcomes government’s apprenticeship reforms
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has cautiously welcomed the government’s new apprenticeship reforms, which are being driven by Skills England. The reforms, introduced to encourage businesses to invest more […]
AutoRaise relaunches to mark National Apprenticeship Week
UK automotive charity AutoRaise is marking National Apprenticeship Week by relaunching with a renewed focus on tackling the skills crisis in the sector. The relaunch comes as the IMI reports […]