IMI
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Fleet industry news 30 Jun 2020Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends
The Government has announced that mandatory MOT tests for cars, motorcycles and vans in England, Scotland and Wales will be restarted from August 1.
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Fleet industry news 29 May 2020MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by MoneySuperMarket has revealed that more than 3m (3,025,345) cars and vans had their MOT extended since March 30.
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Fleet industry news 17 Mar 2020Lack of EV-trained repairers may pose a problem for fleets’ uptime
Workshops need to accelerate training so SMR staff are capable of working safely and swiftly.
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Opinion 17 Mar 2020Will the aftersales sector be EV-ready in just 15 years?
By Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
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People news 1 Feb 2019Autoglass’ Andy MacGregor achieves IMI ADAS accreditation
Autoglass announced that Andy MacGregor has become the “first UK technician” to achieve the new IMI ADAS calibration accreditation.
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General News 22 Jan 2019IMI calls for more EV training for technicians
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is supporting the development of a Professional Standard for technician to repair electric vehicles safely.
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Environment news 25 Jul 2018Roadside technicians and emergency services 'need' EV education
The Institute of the Motor Industry says it's vital that training and accreditation is extended to those dealing with electric vehicles (EVs) at the roadside.
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General News 29 Mar 2018Government subsidies needed to boost EV switch
New research commissioned by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) found that 75% of drivers feel extra government subsidies would make electric vehicles more accessible.
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Tax and legislation news 6 Nov 2017IMI wants support for licensing of electric and autonomous vehicle technicians
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling for urgent support for the licencing of technicians working on electric and autonomous vehicles.
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General News 27 Sep 2017IMI warns of post-Brexit uncertainty for independent garages
The IMI has raised concerns about the future for independent garages with the Government’s post-Brexit plans creating uncertainty for the sector.
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Manufacturer news 12 Jul 2017More needs to be done to make the switch to plug-in vehicles, says the IMI
More needs to be done to encourage motorists to make the switch from diesel and petrol engines to electric and hybrid alternatives.
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Fleet industry news 7 Jun 2017
IMI calls for next Government to address skills shortage
The Institute of the Motor Industry is calling on the next Government to urgently address a labour shortage in the UK motor industry to ensure its future success.
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Tax and legislation news 3 Mar 2017
IMI urges Government to support motorists in Spring Budget
The Institute of the Motor Industry has outlined its wishlist for next week’s Spring Budget.
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Fleet industry news 26 Oct 2016Industry talent celebrated at IMI awards
The UK’s rising automotive talent was recognised last week (20 October) at the annual Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Outstanding Achievers Awards, supported by Euro Car Parts.
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General News 5 May 2016
IMI: Male dominated motor trade must change
The IMI has launched a campaign at the London Motor Show this week to warn the trade to employ more women or risk losing business.
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Environment news 2 Dec 2015Skills shortage means Government EV plans could fail, warns IMI
Government investment in the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs) is likely to fail because of a shortage of skilled technicians, the IMI has warned.
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Manufacturer news 20 Oct 2015MPs unaware of lack of regulation in vehicle repair sector
Almost one in five MPs believe all technicians in their local garage are qualified to work on today’s vehicles, according to the IMI.
