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Automotive skills crisis: real voices take centre stage in new IMI awareness campaign

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IMI

With the automotive sector facing a growing skills crisis, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is launching a game-changing campaign to shift widespread perceptions and showcase the vast array of opportunities for school leavers, graduates and career changers alike. ‘There’s More to Motor’, previewed at the British Motor Show ahead of the launch of a digital advertising campaign in September, will focus on the regions with the biggest vacancies.

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MJAllen renews Cyber Essentials certification

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MJAllen

MJAllen Automotive, part of MJAllen Group, has renewed its Cyber Essentials certificate, having adopted best practices across the business to protect itself, customers, and suppliers from common digital security threats.

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Steve Nash inducted into The Motoring Hall of Fame

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IMI

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) added to the The Motoring Hall of Fame in recognition of the important work he has carried out leading the professional body. The Motoring Hall of Fame, whose official partner is The British Motor Show, recognises individuals and businesses that have made a valuable contribution to the wider automotive industry, especially in improving safety and diversity and inspiring innovation. Steve Nash has been inducted alongside: Dr Andy Palmer, former CEO, Aston Martin and COO, Nissan; Linda Jackson CEO, Citreon 2014 – 2020 and CEO at Peugeot since 2021; and Vera Park ex-Infiniti/Nissan/Renault and now lead exterior designer, Jaguar Land Rover.

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IMI forecasts 31 per cent drop in EV qualifications for Q2 2023

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IMI

According to the latest IMI EV Technician Forecast Report, the total number of technicians trained to work safely on electric vehicles by the end of Quarter 1 2023 was 42,400, representing 18 per cent of all technicians in the UK. However, the number of newly-qualified EV technicians in the first three months of this year is actually 10 per cent lower than the same period in 2022. More concerning, the IMI projects that for the second quarter there will be an even more substantial decline of 31 per cent in technicians obtaining EV qualifications compared to Quarter 2 2022.

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Schaeffler Repxpert Academy Live returns to Greater Manchester in October

Schaeffler

Schaeffler has announced the date of its next Repxpert Academy Live roadshow, which will take place at Tameside College Ashton-under-Lyne on Saturday 21 October 2023. Due to the popularity of these events, professional technicians and garage owners in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area are being encouraged to register as soon as possible. The Tameside event will follow the usual Repxpert Academy Live format, with attendees being welcomed from 9am for breakfast and registration, and training sessions starting at 10am until around 4pm. Complimentary lunch and refreshments are included throughout the day, and as the event is held in partnership with The Institute of the Motor Industry, CPD points can be claimed by all visitors.

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Autotech Training acquires EV training vehicle

Autotech Training has become one of only five owners globally of an Electude Connect – Electric training vehicle to support the delivery of its IMI accredited EV training courses.

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Repairify introduces end-to-end technical support solution

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Repairify

Repairify has introduced a fully integrated end-to-end software support programme for workshops and garages. The programme enables its IMI-trained technicians to access asTech tools remotely, assisting them with software if they are encountering challenges while using the tools car-side. The new programme is available across its hardware product portfolio, helping technicians to overcome technical issues and complete jobs quicker.

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Point S delivers first IMI-approved training course

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Point S

Point S Tyre & Autocare has delivered its first bespoke IMI Approved Air Conditioning Service and Maintenance course to its members. The network secured IMI Approved Centre Status in March 2023.

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Tanvic Tyres completes 3-day truck tyre training course delivered by Michelin

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Michelin

All of Tanvic Tyres’ 25 technicians have received National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Category One Accreditation following the company’s bespoke three-day training programme, delivered by the Michelin Training and Information Centre (MTIC). The independent business said the course would boost its staff’s career development and improve the service levels it delivers to customers. The course was delivered at the Tanvic Tyres depot in Newark, near Nottingham.

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Automotive vacancy rate hits a new high

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IMI

Institute of the Motor Industry warns that the motor industry faces a systemic crisis unless perceptions change about career opportunities.

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Schaeffler announces first REPXPERT millionaire

Schaeffler

The waiting is finally over as the first Bonus Point Millionaire has been randomly drawn from the huge list of REPXPERT members that scanned LuK boxes during the months of February, March and April – and it is congratulations to Markhams Garage in Kingsland.

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The benefits of multilingualism in the tyre and wheel business

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The transport industry is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of businesses and consumers around the world. Technological advancements in areas like automation, electric vehicles, and data analytics are transforming the way we move goods and people, while global trade and e-commerce continue to drive demand for transportation services. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a significant impact on the industry, leading to disruptions in supply chains and changes in consumer behaviour. Despite these challenges, the transport industry remains a vital component of the global economy, connecting businesses and individuals across borders and driving economic growth.

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NTDA launches Mobile Tyre Technician licence

NTDA

Following the success of the Tyre Technician Professional Development Scheme (TTPDS), which has seen more than 12,000 tyre technicians trained, assessed as competent and issued with a licence since 2014, the NTDA has launched a new licence specifically for mobile tyre technicians working on car and light vehicle tyres.

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Flintshire garage sets record for e-learning hours on Delphi Academy

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Hillcrest Motor Services in Flintshire, Wales has been recognised for completing a ‘record number’ of e-learning hours on the online learning platform, Delphi Academy. In less than four months, Hillcrest Motor Services has completed more than 33 hours of training, averaging half an hour a day. Celebrating the accomplishment, Delphi presented garage owner Ivo Civicchioni with a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement and a voucher for further training.

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Future employability: IMI to represent motor industry in Parliament

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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been appointed as an Advisory Board member to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Future of Employability. The appointment places the IMI in the privileged position of participating in policy dialogue around government strategy on attracting people to work in the essential sectors that help drive the UK economy, including the motor industry.

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