Windscreen Scraper And De-Icer At The Ready - But Have Your Tyres And Brakes Been Checked Recently? The Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) urges motorists to get their vehicle checked by a qualified technician as overnight frosts, fog and snow are forecast.
70% of Drivers Put Off Electric and Hybrid Cars by High Insurance Costs Higher insurance premiums for electric and hybrid cars is the biggest factor putting off most drivers from making the switch from diesel to low emission vehicles, according to a survey published today (31.1.17).
IMI appoints apprentice expert to steer industry to the new training world 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.
Automotive retail sector must sustain investment to reassure FCA Steve Nash, CEO, IMI, responds to draft guidelines published by FCA regarding vulnerable customers.
"Diesel's day is probably done," says motor tech guru James Dillon 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.
Avoid MOT Fails With Basic Maintenance Government figures show nearly 50% of all faults found on MOTs could be avoided by carrying out simple car maintenance checks.
IMI's triumph for a second year 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.
Countdown to launch: Levy has the power to transform Apprenticeships with employer backing 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.
IMI launches 'Vision for the Future', a News Style Programme with ITN Productions In a unique communications partnership, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and ITN Productions have launched a news and current affairs-style programme.
Annual Dinner 2017 celebrates the best of the motor industry 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.
A Third Of Car Buyers Are Being Mis-Sold Finance & Insurance Products 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.
IMI Scores A Hat Trick On New Apprentice Register With 53% of new apprenticeship standards still without an approved assessment organisation, IMI receives SFA approval for three new standards.
