Political Uncertainty Threatens Future Success of the UK Motor Industry 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.
Steve Nash, CEO at the IMI, issues post-election statement “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.
Garages warned to be prepared ahead of MOT rush 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.
IMI offers full support to new Skills Minister The Institute of the Motor Industry provides a response to the announcement of a new Skills Minister.
Electric has the power to govern UK economy 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.
First Gateway Opens For New Light Vehicle Standard Automotive apprenticeships have moved one step closer to the new Light Vehicle Standard with apprentices beginning trials of Gateway One.
Enticing new customers to your business In this article: Customers are the lifeblood of any business, but how do you attract new ones – and keep them coming back?
Why batteries are going solid If EVs are going to succeed they need more advanced batteries and that’s where solid state technology comes in
Eight tips to help add a dose of empathy to your emails Crafting the perfect email can be a challenge, but with these top tips it should be a lot easier Email writing can be a complex business. Unlike traditional face-to-face or phone-based conversations, virtual exchanges are a breeding ground for potential miscommunication.
Vehicle recyclers have the opportunity to raise standards in the vehicle recycling industry as the IMI develops National Occupational Standards for Vehicle Recycling The IMI would like employers, industry experts and other relevant stakeholders to feed into the project in order to make sure that the National Occupational Standards (NOS) are fit for purpose for the sector.
Reflections on the British Motor Show It was great to meet and reconnect with so many friends, associates, and, most importantly, IMI members at the British Motor Show this month – including many who’d wisely taken advantage of the free ticket offer for IMI members!
