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'Apprenticeships: developing skills for future prosperity' This week Ofsted have released a report outlining the importance of quality Apprenticeships, and some key issues that will need addressing if the Government is going to maintain the high level of Apprenticeships available – as well as achieve the ambitious target of 3 million Apprenticeships during the life of this Parliament.

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.

Automechanika Birmingham, 6-8 June 2017, is set to deliver a bigger and better offering for workshops owners and technicians at the UK’s leading exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and supply chain. New for 2017, the organisers, in partnership with Garage Wire, have launched a Garage of the Year competition with a cash prize of £1000.

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.

Government investment in the next generation of electric vehicles is likely to fail because of a shortage of skilled technicians, the Institute of the Motor Industry has warned today.

Shoppers across the UK welcome no-haggle sales with retail style stores muscling in on local high streets, and commissioned-based selling being hotly contested by leading car manufacturers.

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.

Steve Nash CEO, Institute of the Motor Industry welcomes government recognition that schools must give impartial and well-informed advice about apprenticeship options.

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

The Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) endorsement of IMI TechSafe™ standards for those working on electrified vehicles will give motorists confidence they can access the right skills for vehicle servicing and repairs.