Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

The Institute of the Motor Industry’s digital campaign to raise awareness of the sector and improve the perception of the automotive industry has been a significant success. Launched last September, […]

New data released by the Institute of the Motor Industry has revealed that apprenticeship numbers rose in the first quarter of the current academic year for the first time since […]

The industry has reacted positively to news that MOT tests will remain at three years after registration, and annually thereafter. The government was considering extending the period to initial testing […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has unveiled the shortlist for this year’s IMI Awards. The awards recognise pupils, professionals and organisations who are promoting the industry and showcasing […]

A new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has identified the top 10 drivers for skills in the UK automotive sector. Driving Auto Forwards says the highest […]

Bridge Learning Tech has announced a new collaboration with Sarah Sillars OBE, who will work with the company as a skills champion and ambassador. This partnership signals a joint commitment […]

A new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry has revealed that although vacancy rates in the sector are continuing to fall, there are still more than 23,000 job […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged the Welsh government to re-examine apprenticeships budgets. This comes after it emerged that both apprenticeship numbers and funding is falling significantly. Hayley […]

The Institute of the Motor industry (IMI) has appointed both Julia Muir Hon FIMI, founder of the Automotive 30% Club, and Robert Forrester, chief executive and co-founder of Vertu Motors, […]

Repairify is offering new customers access to three months’ worth of free remote services with any compatible diagnostic device up to a maximum of 12 jobs in the period. The […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the winners of its 2023 Skills Competition. The event attracted more than 600 nominations, making the 2023 competition the most intense […]

Direct Line Group has received IMI training accreditation, meaning it can now design and deliver certified training programmes in-house. This will enable it to identify current and emerging skills gaps […]