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The motor industry's awarding body, IMI, has today announced the appointment of a Senior Apprenticeship Manager to help guide employers, training providers and colleges through the changes to vocational training and the demands of the new Levy.

Steve Nash, CEO, IMI, responds to draft guidelines published by FCA regarding vulnerable customers.

The downward pressures on consumer demand for diesel cars are at a critical level, according to author and car industry expert James Dillon.  He advises independent repair businesses to start to retool and reskill to meet the demands of the low emissions era.

Government figures show nearly 50% of all faults found on MOTs could be avoided by carrying out simple car maintenance checks.

Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) remains in The Sunday Times Top 100 for a second year with motor industry employers leading in The Top 100 Employers in 2017.

Businesses across England are being urged to take advantage of the new Apprenticeship Levy being introduced next month with the government topping up 10% of monthly payments made by Levy paying employers.

In a unique communications partnership, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and ITN Productions have launched a news and current affairs-style programme.

Guests from around the globe gathered in London on 8th March to celebrate the motor industry and everything it has to offer. Recognising the achievements of the IMI Skill Auto gold medallists and some of the industry’s leading employees, the IMI also proudly announced the 2017 Honorary Fellowships and the winner of the Sue Brownson Award.

Nearly half of drivers don’t trust a car salesman after being over-charged and mis-sold finance and insurance products when buying from a dealership.

With 53% of new apprenticeship standards still without an approved assessment organisation, IMI receives SFA approval for three new standards.

IMI announce Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS) and Arthur J. Gallagher Automotive Team as the new joint sponsors for the IMI Membership card.

“At last there seems to be some realisation that British drivers were misled about diesel” said Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) as Prime Minister Theresa May promised that drivers of older diesel cars would be helped.  This follows yesterday’s announcement by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, that drivers of diesels will have to pay up to £24 per day to drive in the Capital.  And the Government is preparing to submit its updated clean air plans by April 24th which is also set to focus on reducing the numbers of older diesels on the roads.