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53% of drivers planning to buy or lease a new car in the next two years are considering an electric or hybrid vehicle according to new research published today.

New research* commissioned by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals that nearly one in five MPs believe all technicians in their local garage are qualified to work on today’s vehicles. But, according to the IMI, the reality is quite different, with no mandatory requirement for vehicle technicians to be qualified - or to ensure qualifications are kept up to date and in line with new vehicle technology. 

IMI Steve Nash will today (22nd October) issue a stark warning to Government of a critical skills shortage amongst vehicle technicians at an apprentice awards ceremony at the home of British Motorsport, Silverstone, attended by HRH Prince Michael of Kent.  

Germany’s Lucas-Nülle producers of high quality state of the art training systems and educational equipment for industry, trade schools and universities all around the world has now joined the IMI family.

North Lindsey College’s brand new Technology Centre has officially been opened by Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive Officer, EEF (The Manufacturers’ Organisation).

With the UK skills shortage under intense scrutiny – businesses say ‘quality over quantity’ is key to future business success and productivity improvements. 

Following the three day competition hosted at the NEC, Birmingham, the winners for the IMI Skill Auto 2015 competition have been announced.

IMI are working with ITN Productions to produce a 60 minute programme, hosted by Natasha Kaplinksy, to explore the importance of the retail motor industry.

New qualifications for MOT Testers and MOT Managers have been confirmed by DVSA with a roll out plan starting late 2016.

With almost 200,000 people killed or injured every year on UK roads IMI recommends some simple ways to avoid the common mechanical causes of accidents.

Independent, family run MOT & Service Centre is the first to achieve the IMI Employer Recognition Scheme in the Leeds Bradford area.

Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) have been shortlisted for a prestigious award for their IMI Professional Register campaign featuring BBC1 Presenter, Suzi Perry.