The IMI Podcast

Talking Point - Steve Nash

The IMI's CEO, Steve Nash, discusses how his entry into the Automotive Hall of Fame has given the IMI another opportunity to talk skills, and following the IMI There's More to Motor campaign launch, talks about his own path into the automotive sector

Talking points - Jim Saker

MotorPro Editor James Scoltock sits down with IMI President Jim Saker to discuss how automotive is addressing the skills gap by opening up the industry, turbocharged by the IMI Diversity Task Force, changing perceptions of what the sector can offer and encouraging even more talent to join the industry

Talking Points - Hayley Pells

The IMI's Policy and Public Affairs Lead sits down with MotorPro Editor James Scoltock to find out how the IMI is giving a louder voice for members in Westminster and how crucial it is to the future direction of the industry in forming legislation and the future of skills Heavy Vehicle Technologies.

Talking Point - Steve Nash

IMI CEO and MotorPro Editor James Scoltock talk British Motor Show and how the event will show a new generation of talent what the industry has to offer and help break down some of the misplaced perceptions about the automotive sector

Talking Point - Steve Nash

The IMI's Chief Executive sits down with MotorPro Editor James Scoltock to reflect on another enormously successful Automechanika event, the continued employment challenges the sector faces and how ADAS and EVs are adding to the need to bring in new talent to the industry

Talking point - from military service to automotive success

MotorPro Editor James Scoltock chats with David Guilfoyle, (now former) Technical Training Manager at Mission Motorsport to discuss how the IMI Centre is helping make the move from military service to automotive a success

Talking Point- Seve Nash EV and ADAS

IMI CEO, Steve Nash, talks through the big stories impacting automotive; from growing need for ADAS skills, why the IMI thinks the government’s T Level strategy is flawed and the alternative options it's campaigning for. And how China is expanding its EV domination and the significant role the IMI is playing to upskill the country's workforce

Talking Point - Steve Nash

Automotive is constantly on the move, MotorPro Editor James Scoltock sits down with IMI Chief Executive Steve Nash to chat about three big issues facing the sector... and how the IMI is helping members to face them

Changing standards: How BS10125 will affect the repair sector

MotorPro Editor James Scoltock chats with Mark Armitage, the IMI's Head of Membership Products and Services to discuss the latest standards in the automotive repair sector to find out why BS10125 is so important, what it is, how it changes things and why you need to be ready.

The Competitive Advantage - IMI Skills Competition

The IMI Skills Competitions set out to find the most talented young apprentices in automotive. Run annually, they’re designed to raise technical standards across four streams: automotive technology, body repair, refinishing and heavy vehicle technology. Having adapted to constantly changing circumstances thanks to the pandemic, they have now come back with a bang since the restrictions on live events lifted. 

MotorPro Editor James Scoltock sits down with the IMI’s Competition Manager Richard Hutchins and Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Training at TMD Friction, to find out why the Skills Competitions are so important, how they’re keeping pace with changes in the industry, and why you should think about taking part.