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Ahead of the General Election next week the Professional Body for the automotive sector, Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), is setting out a wishlist for the new government of things that would benefit the automotive sector.

Doubt has been cast over the UK motor industry ahead of the General Election this week, with the majority of businesses in the sector finding it increasingly difficult to fill job vacancies.

“Today’s result demonstrates the true political divide across the UK. Following a turbulent campaign and now further uncertainty surrounding the future of the UK’s government, it has been undoubtedly one of the most inconclusive election results for a very long time.

A surge in new car sales means over 400,000 cars will be illegal from September if their initial MOT isn’t carried out. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on garages to make sure their technicians have the up-to-date MOT skills and qualification in order to reap the financial benefits of the busiest testing period in the automotive calendar.

The Institute of the Motor Industry provides a response to the announcement of a new Skills Minister.

Electric and hybrid cars have seen a 47% growth this year*. Yet, according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), more still needs to be done to encourage motorists to make the switch from diesel and petrol engines to electric and hybrid alternatives.

Automotive apprenticeships have moved one step closer to the new Light Vehicle Standard with apprentices beginning trials of Gateway One.

Institute of the Motor Industry urges Michael Gove to ensure planned diesel scrappage scheme encompasses EU-4 and 5 vehicles and includes skills investment in plans for ban of sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040.

Electric and hybrid cars have seen a 47% growth this year*. Yet, according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), government is a far cry away from scrapping diesel and petrol cars and vans in a bid to improve air quality.

Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been announced as a finalist for the FAB Awards 2017, in the 'Innovation of the Year' category for its MOT products.

Demonstrating the growing importance of online learning technology to improve standards in the motor retail sector, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), is partnering with the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) to launch the SMTA Virtual Learning Environment - an online tr

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) welcomes government guidelines to reduce the hacking risk of internet-connected cars, but urges focus on the technicians that work on the vehicles too.