Thatcham’s safest cars: EVs take top spots Thatcham Research reveals the safest new cars of 2021 – and electrified powertrains are front and centre Thatcham Research has revealed the UK’s safest new cars of 2021, with EV and hybrid models demonstrating impressive safety advancements ahead of the 2030 ban on new combustion engine
Nearly 50,000 technicians have yet to complete their MOT Annual Assessment as 31st March deadline approaches Flexible e-Learning MOT Training and Assessment package from the IMI is designed to support testers passing first time As the 31st March MOT tester Annual Assessment deadline approaches, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on MOT testers to stay compliant, and to contin
How to keep those wheels straight and true Here’s how to get wheel alignment right, no matter how technologically advanced the vehicle is Previously the domain of the enthusiast looking for high-level performance, four-wheel alignment is now a common service on a range of modern vehicles.
Design the vehicle of the future competitions Brought to you by The IMI and Sytner Group We are reaching out to all parents, guardians, carers, and influencers of young people currently at either Primary or Secondary School Education to join this year's Business Studies Competition and Design the Vehicle of the future.
The great apprenticeshift It’s National Apprenticeship Week, a great opportunity to remember how fundamental apprenticeships are for the automotive industry.
Automotive apprenticeships slowly recover, but not fast enough to fill the skills gap New IMI analysis shows that the sector does not appear to be capitalising on levy funding for apprenticeships
How automotive can do more to help people with physical or non-visible disabilities If you look at the bottom of nearly every job advertisement in the automotive sector, it’ll likely state that you must have a full, clean driving license. So, if you’re partially sighted like myself, it instantly shuts the door on the industry.
The drive of my life - Joana Fidalgo The day I took on the Nürburgring and the Stelvio Pass When I was a child, road trips were a staple of our family holidays. Every August, I would get in the car with my mum and dad and set off somewhere in Europe. Even back then, I loved that feeling of exploration and adventure.
Battery failure imminent for 50% of vehicles entering main dealer and independent workshops Problem solve with Rontronics battery management solutions Ken Clark, Managing Director, Rotronics Battery Management Solutions
