The number of people taking up Apprenticeships in January were 21% down on the same month in 2017, despite showing a 15% year-on-year increase at the start of 2019.
Linda Jackson, Citroën’s global chief executive, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) at its annual dinner in London.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched two new apprenticeship standards which have been designed to upskill those people working in car dealerships’ customer service, parts and sales roles.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has hosted a cross-industry group of experts at an Electric Vehicle Advisory Group meeting to discuss a new professional standard for workshop technicians.
The IMI has added F&I accredited salespeople to its professional register as part of an Alphera-supported scheme to improve transparency and satisfaction.
Inchcape Retail has announced that ten of its business managers have successfully received The IMI Accreditation for Finance and Insurance standards.
The IMI has called for further development in EV skills training, following the Government’s response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee's Electric vehicles: driving the transition report.
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) analysis shows that only 3% of all vehicle technicians are currently qualified to work safely on electric vehicles (EVs).
Park’s Motor Group Honda Inverness apprentice parts advisor, Ashleigh Bain, has been recognised by the Institute of Motoring Industry (IMI) as ‘Outstanding Non-Technical Student of the Year’.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is offering free expert advice to car dealers in an effort to help businesses maximise use of their Apprenticeship Levy funds.
With the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set to publish the findings of its review of the motor finance sector in November, it’s fair to say that car dealer sales practices have never been under greater scrutiny than over the last 12 months.
Exhibitors, guest speakers and suppliers are preparing to meet over 1,000 visitors at the Automotive Management Live car retail expo on November 8, 2018.
Ben has appointed Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash as the new chair of its board of trustees amid changes to the charity’s leadership team.
High performing students and trainers within the automotive sector were recognised at the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) annual Outstanding Achiever Awards.
Apprenticeship Levy reforms proposed by the chancellor of the exchequer at this week’s Conservative Party conference have been hailed as “excellent news” by the Institute of the Motor Industry.
IT firm Fujitsu is set to share valuable lessons for motor retailers on how to ensure firms have a diverse workforce able to manage the rapid changes to our sector.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has urged independent garages to invest in training for its technicians as EV sales reach a record high.
A lack of understanding of the career opportunities offered by automotive apprenticeships and young people’s ability to learn on the job is leading to a lack of parental encouragement, the IMI has found.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the roll out of its Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
The IMI has welcomed the proposal that EV technicians should require a ‘licence to practice’ before working of all-electric cars and vans in the Government’s Road to Zero document.
