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From September 2025, all Independent Training Providers (ITPs) delivering education to 16–18-year-olds will be expected to provide careers guidance in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Sarah Sillars, Interim CEO, IMI, said, "The Institute of the Motor Industry is deeply saddened by the tragic events at Bicester Motion.

Sit down with Eliot Smith, Founder and Lead Technical Trainer at Pro-Moto as he demystifies what it takes to work on electrified vehicles, the common misconceptions about hybrid and EV technology, and the career opportunities being qualified could open. 

Automotive faces a major skills crisis. The IMI predicts a shortfall of 160,000 workers in the UK automotive sector by 2031, presenting a huge challenge for everyone involves in the industry.

Whether it’s targeting a promotion, achieving a new skill, or simply wanting to improve your work-life balance, setting clear goals is an incredibly important part of a successful career.

In this article: More vehicles integrate ADAS systems, we take a look at how to keep them calibrated

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ADAS and autonomous technology needs thorough testing to ensure it’s safe to use. The UK is a critical part of Nissan's development programme, where traffic and pedestrian activity isn’t like anything found in either the US or Japan.

IMI Automotive Education Report throws spotlight on ‘perfect storm’ of declining skilled workforce as UK vehicle parc grows

The UK’s automotive sector continues to navigate change as vacancy rates fall and hiring slows.

Each month, we track vacancy trends across the UK job market to assess workforce pressures in the Motor Trades sector based on the latest

In this inaugural episode, we'll be exploring how the IMI driving automotive policy forward with Hayley Pells, our Policy Lead. We'll discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive workforce, and how the IMI is leading the conversation to address automotive skills, recruitment and fu...