IMI News

Key industry sponsors announced for the 2010 Skillauto competitions
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has today (19 February 2010) announced two premier sponsors for the 2010 Skillauto competitions. The Skillauto competitions have been designed to help raise the profile of skills and vocational training in the automotive sector through searching for excellence and recognising the skills of individuals at the top of their game
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:03:00 GMT

IMI encourages automotive businesses to support National Apprenticeship Week

The third annual National Apprenticeship Week will take place from Monday 1 February to Friday 5 February 2010.   The week, which is organised by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), will celebrate the talents and skills of apprentices and recognise the essential role that Apprenticeships are playing in today's business
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:57:00 GMT

National Occupational Standards - Industry Consultation Events in February
Vehicle Parts and Vehicle Sales Standards - Have Your Say

Keeping the industry up-to-date with changing technology and best practice means constantly reviewing and improving standards of training and qualifications. Over the past twelve months the IMI has been in the process of reviewing and revising its current suites of occupational standards for vehicles sales and vehicle parts operations
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:37:00 GMT

Liverpool students celebrate winning national automotive competition

Two pupils from St Hilda's CE High School in Liverpool have been celebrating after winning a national schools competition organised in association with The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Shauna Philips and Peri Meadows formed part of the winning team, Team Kaos, which took the top spot in the Headlight competition
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Get a Christmas service before travelling - on your iPhone
A new ATA iPhone app which helps drivers locate a skilled and fully-qualified technician has now been launched. The free, easy-to-use app can be downloaded immediately to help drivers make sure their car is safe before driving off to visit relatives
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:19:00 GMT

Mechanics’ code of honest conduct leads the way
Which of the following professions do you think have a code of honest conduct: Bankers, MPs, Mechanics or Gas Installers? The answer will surprise you: Only mechanics. This is despite a new poll revealing that 95% of the public think it is important that MPs and bankers sign such a code
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:24:00 GMT

Queen most trusted public figure to fix a car - Poll
If your car breaks down and an official motorcade drives by, who would you hope had come to your rescue?A new industry poll of more than 2000 consumers, concerning the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme, revealed some surprising results. People thought the Queen would be more likely than David Cameron to be able to undertake basic car repairs, beating the Tory leader 16% to 13%
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:29:00 GMT

IMI announces changes to its governance structure
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced a number of planned changes to its governance structure including the move of its current Chief Executive, Sarah Sillars to the position of Executive Chair. These changes are effective from 1 November 2009
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT

IMI receives widespread industry support on news of relicensing as the Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail sector
Key motor industry organisations have praised the Government relicensing of The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) as the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the automotive retail sector, announced today (12 November 2009). The announcement follows an independent performance review carried out by the National Audit Office (NAO) on behalf of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) as part of the relicensing process for all 25 sector skills councils
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT

Skillauto’s search for the best automotive technician begins
Outstanding automotive technicians who wish to showcase their skills can now put themselves to the test by entering the Skillauto 2010 competition.The aim of Skillauto is to identify and promote the exceptional talent of people working in the automotive industry, who may in turn have the opportunity to compete with the best from across the world at the prestigious WorldSkills event
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:15:00 GMT