IMI News

Swede dreams
Off-loaded by Ford and GM, Volvo and Saab are now in the hands of relative newcomers, who are also at opposite ends of the automotive spectrum. So what can either ‘bring to the party’ for brand revival?
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:21:00 GMT

News: Analysis
A budget where motor traders have to be thankful for small mercies. Relax, it’s not dire news for Land Rover UK. For the French, it’s one-way Trafic. Toyota charms with a warranty extension. ‘Jackson heights’ at Citroen.
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:20:00 GMT

News: Bulletin Board
Merc honoured for kinetic recovery work. Lexus makes it 10 years running for customer satisfaction. Call for ‘holistic approach’ to biofuel.
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:17:00 GMT

Customer service
Steph Savill, founder of the Foxy Ladies Drivers’ Club, offers some advice to garages on how to be more ‘female friendly’.
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:06:00 GMT

ATA anniversary
With the Automotive Technician Accreditation scheme now five years’ old, consumer champion Which? sent an observer to report on the assessment process. And MIM went along too for this ‘watching them, watching you’ account of how candidates to ‘earn their stripes’.
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:04:00 GMT

At last, recognition for talented managers
Previous attempts at providing an industry-wide management qualification in the motor retail sector foundered because they were seen as ‘too academic’. Now, the IMI has come up with a programme – based on its highly successful accreditation scheme for technicians – to assess managers on their job skills.
Fri, 28 May 2010 11:19:00 GMT

News: Analysis
Car sales: Prepare for a bumpy ride. Woeful verdict on dealer finance. Fiat’s late conversion. MAN/Scania off the VW wish list? Hammond’s charm offensive.
Fri, 28 May 2010 11:18:00 GMT

News: Bulletin Board
On target for emissions cuts. White supplants grey in colour choice. New car demand healthy, despite end of scrappage, reveals website poll. Postcode baffler for schoolrun kids. Suppliers call for mandatory ‘shock’ tests.
Fri, 28 May 2010 11:16:00 GMT

Bodyshop management
Efforts to produce a common platform for bodyshop management systems have resulted in a division of opinion.
Fri, 28 May 2010 11:14:00 GMT

I recognise that voice!
Using a hand-held mobile while driving is illegal, but as we all know, it’s commonplace. Now, there’s another, arguably even more dangerous, practice – texting on the move. It’s a habit which is lending ever greater urgency to ‘voice recognition’ development.
Fri, 28 May 2010 11:13:00 GMT