• IMI discusses diversity

    The IMI’s Chief Executive Steve Nash caught up with PMM recently to discuss why the industry can really b ...

    The IMI’s Chief Executive Steve Nash caught up with PMM recently to discuss why the industry can really benefit from diversity increases and what workshops can do to promote diversity in the workplace ...

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  • IMI predicts worker shortfall

    IMI has predicted a 160,000 shortfall of workers in the UK automotive sector in the next decade. An IMI r ...

    IMI has predicted a 160,000 shortfall of workers in the UK automotive sector in the next decade. An IMI report confirmed an aging population, decreased immigration and the green agenda were creating a ...

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  • IMI announces Skills Competitions finalists

    The IMI has announced the National Qualifier events for its Skills Competitions have concluded, with 24 s ...

    The IMI has announced the National Qualifier events for its Skills Competitions have concluded, with 24 students and apprentices chosen from the hundreds of applicants across the UK. Judges selected f ...

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  • The aftermarket skills shortage

    As is well known, the aftermarket is facing severe skills shortages. Dedicated automotive recruiter Ingen ...

    As is well known, the aftermarket is facing severe skills shortages. Dedicated automotive recruiter Ingenia Recruitment has teamed up with the IMI and the NBRA to petition Government to step in and ma ...

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  • IMI raises concerns over EV readiness

    Analysis by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed only 11% of technicians in the UK are ...

    Analysis by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed only 11% of technicians in the UK are qualified to work safely on EVs. If predictions by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trade ...

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  • IMI urges MOT testers to complete assessment

    The IMI has revealed motorists are being warned that a surge in demand for MOT tests this March could see ...

    The IMI has revealed motorists are being warned that a surge in demand for MOT tests this March could see them struggle to get their MOT renewed or obtain a first MOT. However, the IMI claims there co ...

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  • IMI raises concerns over apprenticeships

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has released analysis that paints a worrying picture for appren ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has released analysis that paints a worrying picture for apprentice recruitment in the automotive sector. According to the IMI’s recent Automotive Education R ...

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  • IMI calls on MOT testers

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on MOT testers to stay compliant, and to continue to ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on MOT testers to stay compliant, and to continue to legally carry out MOT tests on vehicles by prioritising their annual assessment. The MOT teste ...

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  • IMI Diversity Task Force publishes interim report

    IMI has revealed initial findings from its Diversity Task Force have identified acute gaps in knowledge a ...

    IMI has revealed initial findings from its Diversity Task Force have identified acute gaps in knowledge and the need for leader and employee mentoring and support. The Institute of the Motor Industry ...

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  • Addressing the EV skills gap

    Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry talks to PMM about the EV skills gap and the initi ...

    Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry talks to PMM about the EV skills gap and the initiatives the body is leading to help the independent sector get EV-ready. This year has been pivo ...

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  • IMI outlines MOT challenges

    Steve Scofield, Head of Business Development at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) looks at the my ...

    Steve Scofield, Head of Business Development at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) looks at the myriad challenges – and opportunities – facing the MOT sector after eighteen months of upheaval a ...

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  • IMI hosts first-ever virtual conference

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced it will host its first-ever virtual conference on ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced it will host its first-ever virtual conference on 23rd September 2021. Designed to provide automotive professionals with content for their conti ...

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  • IMI reveals Skills Competition details

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced that PAGID will be the official sponsor of its Sk ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced that PAGID will be the official sponsor of its Skills Competition 2021-2022. As well as becoming the lead sponsor, PAGID will provide hands-on e ...

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  • IMI reveals chasm in EV skilled workforce

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has released data showing a chasm in the EV skilled workforce, ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has released data showing a chasm in the EV skilled workforce, compared to growth in BEV, PHEV and HEV sales. As data from the SMMT showed EV sales represent ...

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  • IMI responds to self-steering car plans

    The IMI has commented on the news that self-steering cars will be on UK roads later this year. Steve Nash ...

    The IMI has commented on the news that self-steering cars will be on UK roads later this year. Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI, said: “The UK is in a race … a race for zero emissions and a race for mobilit ...

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