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    Could EV-only MOT centres become a reality?

    Policy and public affairs lead at the IMI, Hayley Pells appeared on the PMM Podcast recently to discuss t ...

    Policy and public affairs lead at the IMI, Hayley Pells appeared on the PMM Podcast recently to discuss the future of the MOT. We only had time to share a short section of our chat, so we thought we’d ...

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    IMI writes open letter to government

    The IMI has written a letter in response to the publication of the Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industria ...

    The IMI has written a letter in response to the publication of the Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy green paper, as there is said to be no mention of automotive in the Industry strateg ...

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    IMI issues ADAS training warning

    Analysis from The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a dangerous shortfall in the number ...

    Analysis from The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a dangerous shortfall in the number of technicians qualified to repair and maintain vehicles featuring Advanced Driver Assistance S ...

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    The IMI announces transition of Executive Team

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the strategic transition of its Executive Team to ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the strategic transition of its Executive Team to position the organisation for the challenges and opportunities ahead in the automotive sector. ...

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    The essential gear for EV work

    EVs look set to be a major part of the UK car parc in the years ahead. Darren Binns, national sales manag ...

    EVs look set to be a major part of the UK car parc in the years ahead. Darren Binns, national sales manager of Jefferson Tools, looks at the essential gear you will need in the workshop. The automotiv ...

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    IMI expands digital campaign

    After the success of the first phase of its ‘There’s More to Motor’ digital campaign, The Institute of th ...

    After the success of the first phase of its ‘There’s More to Motor’ digital campaign, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has invested in a further push to improve perceptions of the automotive ...

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    IMI calls for the next government to back industry

    Following the announcement of a general election, the Institute of the Motor Industry has released a stat ...

    Following the announcement of a general election, the Institute of the Motor Industry has released a statement, directed towards the next government. "As the Prime Minister has set the date for the ge ...

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    Industry bands together to address skills gap

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), School of Thought Automotive and Autotech Academy joined force ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), School of Thought Automotive and Autotech Academy joined forces to launch the first Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE24) which took place between 15th - 1 ...

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    IMI welcomes Government enquiry

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the inquiry on skills and training which has been ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the inquiry on skills and training which has been announced by the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee. The IMI believes it is criti ...

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    Sector hits top spot for number of vacancies

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has reviewed the ONS monthly analysis of vacancies data and rev ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has reviewed the ONS monthly analysis of vacancies data and revealed Motor Trades has achieved the Number 1 slot in February 2024. Sharing the top spot with A ...

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    IMI comments on Spring Budget

    Steve Nash, CEO of The Institute of the Motor Industry, has commented on the Spring Budget calling it “A ...

    Steve Nash, CEO of The Institute of the Motor Industry, has commented on the Spring Budget calling it “A budget for an election – but not for a greener environment”. He said: “Despite talking about en ...

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    The IMI hosts webinar for the MOT community

    Following the conclusion of the Department for Transport Consultation surrounding MOTs, the IMI will be h ...

    Following the conclusion of the Department for Transport Consultation surrounding MOTs, the IMI will be hosting a free webinar to help the MOT and wider aftermarket community explore the findings and ...

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    Delphi retains IMI Approval of Training Centre

    Delphi’s Titan 10 technical Training Centre in Warwick has retained Centre Approval from the Institute of ...

    Delphi’s Titan 10 technical Training Centre in Warwick has retained Centre Approval from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), effective for three years. This follows a detailed IMI audit process ...

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    Pro-Align collaborates with IMI

    Pro-Align has announced a collaboration with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), to introduce an a ...

    Pro-Align has announced a collaboration with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), to introduce an advanced training course tailored to the BS 10125 standard. The course is designed to ensure aut ...

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    The IMI launches Future of Automotive survey

    The automotive sector is facing some of its biggest ever challenges – from the rapid advances in technolo ...

    The automotive sector is facing some of its biggest ever challenges – from the rapid advances in technology and the pressure to decarbonise, to filling the widening skills gap. As the professional bod ...

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