Policy
Consultations shaping automotive skills
Our consultations set out the IMI’s formal responses to government calls for evidence and consultation exercises.
They reflect employer insight, professional expertise and workforce data, ensuring automotive skills, standards and safety considerations are represented in decision‑making processes.
eVED Consultation Response
The IMI supports the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) as part of the long-term move towards a more sustainable motoring tax system.
A mileage-linked model could create a clearer link between how much a vehicle is used and the tax paid than a flat-rate charge.
Supercharging the EV Transition
The IMI welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry into Supercharging the Electric Vehicle Transition.
We focus on the readiness of the automotive service and repair workforce to support the transition to electric vehicles and the implications this has for long-term adoption.
Mandating Vehicle Safety Technologies
The IMI strongly supports the Department’s proposal to mandate the GSR2-equivalent suite of safety technologies under the GB type approval scheme. Closer alignment with the EU framework is sensible for industry, simplifies type approval for manufacturers and, most importantly, raises the safety floor for vehicles entering UK service.