IMI
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Aftersales 31 JanIMI warns MOT testers not to miss March deadline for annual assessment
Nearly three-quarters of MOT testers are yet to take their annual assessment.
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Aftersales 25 JanGovernment holds off extending date for first MOT tests
News that first MOT tests are to remain at three years from registration has been welcomed by car dealerships.
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People News 25 JanIMI awards nominees showcase sector’s talent
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has unveiled the shortlist for this year’s IMI Awards.
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People News 23 JanAutomotive 30% Club announces 2024's Inspiring Automotive Women
The outstanding female talent within the automotive industry has been saluted in The Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiring Automotive Women Awards.
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People News 17 JanNearly half of female drivers still face sexism visiting car repair workshops
Women still face challenges when dealing with mechanics with millions finding a visit to a garage leaves them feeling uncomfortable, according to a new study.
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Aftersales 9 Jan
Technician shortage continues to hinder industry
Recruiting enough qualified technicians to meet workload will continue to challenge service and repair businesses.
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Market Insight 9 JanStaff costs, cost of living impact head 2024 list of dealer worries
Wages, recruitment and cost of living impact will have the biggest potential to impact dealership profit in 2024
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People News 8 JanBridge welcomes Sillars as skills champion & ambassador
Bridge Learning Tech has appointed Sarah Sillars as its industry champion and ambassador for skills development in the era of AI.
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People News 6 DecMuir and Forrester join IMI as vice presidents
The Institute of the Motor industry has appointed both Julia Muir and Robert Forrester, chief executive and co-founder of Vertu Motors as vice presidents.
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Aftersales 23 NovSteer Automotive to double apprenticeship programme
Repair business Steer Automotive Group is planning to significantly grow its apprenticeship programme next year
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Car Dealer News 22 NovNew UK budget funds for green automotive, apprenticeships
The UK Chancellor has moved to boost advanced automotive manufacturing and industry apprenticeships as part of the UK’s latest budget review.
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Car Dealer News 20 NovDealerships calling for 'clear and strategic vision' in budget review
This week’s Government’s Autumn Statement could prove a pivotal point for UK motor retail businesses and their customers, according to the NFDA.
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Car Dealer News 8 NovSwansway’s George Bettley wins top technician award
Swansway Motor Group’s George Bettley has won the Aftermarket Magazine Top Technician award.
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People News 7 NovIMI to share latest projections and solutions for ACES skills gap at AM Live
The IMI will offer advice at AM Live on how the industry can work towards filling the skills gap caused by a lack of technicians on new vehicle technologies.
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Aftersales 2 NovNew IMI TechSafe report identifies dangerous ADAS skills gap
An acute shortage of ADAS-qualified technicians in the UK could pose a serious risk to road safety, according to The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Aftersales 2 NovIGA members to receive subsidised MOT training
Independent garages body IGA is offering subsidised MOT training to boost skills in the industry.
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Aftersales 17 OctIMI to check electric & hybrid skills standards remain fit for purpose
IMI to check electric & hybrid skills standards remain fit for purpose
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People News 11 OctCarGurus UK chief Amanda Symonds joins Automotive 30% Club
CarGurus UK chief Amanda Symonds joins Automotive 30% Club
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Aftersales 6 OctIMI donates assisted reality technology to colleges
IMI donates assisted reality technology to colleges
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Opinion 25 SepExecutive View: Government's ICE ban shift now risks huge skills confusion
After UK prime minister Rishi Sunak suddenly eased off the 2030 deadline for final sales of petrol and diesel new cars last week to 2035, Steve Nash, chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) shares an urgent warning about a fundamental risk to automotive aftermarket services in the coming years.
