• Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Subscribe
  • Free Newsletter
  • My Account
Tyrepress
  • 0Shopping Cart
  • NewsNews
    • Latest News
    • Company News
    • UK News
    • Product News
    • International News
    • Retreading
    • Career Tracks
    • Motorsport
    • Video
    • Tyrepress Videos
  • Data
    • Leading Tyre Manufacturers
    • Leading Retailers (UK)
    • Social Media Ranking
    • Online Branding
    • Brand Finance rankings
    • Blue Light Fleet Analysis
    • Astutus Research analysis
    • Tire Market Forecasts
  • Features
    • Goodyear to buy Cooper – special supplement
    • TPMS and Sensor Technology 2021
    • Tyre Industry Conference 2020
    • Online Tyre Business 2020
    • Kick-starting your business webinar May 2020
  • Business Directory
    • Browse Entries
    • List Your Company on the Business Directory
  • Jobs
    • Situations vacant
    • Career Tracks
  • Classifieds
  • Magazine
    • Latest Issue
    • Read Tyres & Accessories Magazine online
    • Tyres & Accessories Magazine Archive
  • Shop
    • Subscription Shop
    • Report Shop
    • Directory Shop
  • About
    • Company Profile
    • Media Information
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • Legal
    • Contact Us
  • Tyre Tests
  • Search
  • Menu
You are here: Home1 / RMI

Posts

RMI Academy opens 5th training site

UK News
RMI

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills is opening a new training site in Cheltenham, offering a comprehensive range of MOT, electric vehicle and technical training to local automotive businesses.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. RMI opens new MOT training centre
  2. RMI boost for MOT training
  3. RMI to train MOT testers
  4. Remit investing in second Derby training academy
5th December 2022/by Peter Gardner

RMIF Chairman Peter Johnson steps down

Career Tracks

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Chairman, Peter Johnson, has announced his retirement and stepped down from his duties on Tuesday 28 June at the RMI Board Meeting. Johnson has been RMI Chairman since June 2015, having previously been NFDA Chairman from July 2011.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Remit chairman retires
  2. New director for NBRA and VBRA
  3. RMI Bodyshop launches new healthcare scheme
  4. European security standard ‘means a level playing field for independent garages’
30th June 2022/by Peter Gardner

RMI Academy of Automotive Skills opening new site in Lincoln

UK News

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills is opening a new training facility in Lincoln to broaden the reach of its high-quality automotive training. The new site joins three existing locations in Southam, Runcorn and Winchester, and is the first of a number of additional academies planned as part of the trade body’s wider strategy to provide training for garages on a more local basis. A wide array of MOT and technical courses will be available when the site opens in July.

Read more

Related news:

  1. RMI to train MOT testers
  2. RMI opens new MOT training centre
  3. RMI boost for MOT training
  4. Progress Recruitment to roll out new MOT Tester Training more widely through IGA
26th May 2021/by Peter Gardner

RMI calls for government clarity on future EU trade for automotive retailers

International News, UK News

“It is vital that the government agrees a Brexit deal with the EU. If it cannot, then prices will rise as a result of the import tariffs that will be paid on vehicles and parts. It is in everyone’s interests that a future trade deal between the UK and EU removes these tariffs,” said RMI Chairman Peter Johnson, speaking at this year’s 106th Retail Motor Industry Federation annual dinner in London on 10 October.

Read more

Related news:

  1. RMI: UK automotive needs a free trade deal
  2. Nissan commits to Sunderland plant despite Brexit
  3. Ministers meet with SMMT to discuss Brexit
  4. Infiniti withdrawing from Europe by 2020
17th October 2019/by Tyrepress Editors

Rory Bremner guest speaker at RMI Annual Dinner

UK News

BAFTA award winner impressionist Rory Bremner will be the speaker at this year’s Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Annual Dinner, on Thursday 10 October at the InterContinental Park Lane, London.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Ex cabinet minister to speak at RMI Annual Dinner
  2. Andrew Neil to speak at RMI Annual Dinner
  3. Treasury secretary responds to RMI submission
  4. RMI applauds ’positive’ Autumn Statement
16th September 2019/by Andrew

IAAF and FIGIEFA delighted with provisional Type-Approval legislation

Legislation, UK News

The IAAF and FIGIEFA have welcomed the news that crucial provisions on the OBD connector and access to RMI have been included in the proposed EU legislation on Vehicle Type-Approval Regulation, signifying a huge step forward for the aftermarket regarding access to in-vehicle data.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Wendy Williamson appointed to FIGIEFA board
  2. Wendy Williamson delivers keynote speech at Automechanika Birmingham
  3. IAAF’s Williamson re-elected to FIGIEFA board
  4. IAAF welcomes FIGIEFA’s involvement in ExVe “Proof of Concept” testing
4th January 2018/by Andrew

New director for NBRA and VBRA

Career Tracks, UK News

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has announced the appointment of Chris Weeks as director of the National Body Repairers Association (NBRA) and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association (VBRA).

Read more

Related news:

  1. RMI appoints bodyshop representative
  2. First Line Group shuffles management team following retirement of commercial director
  3. Autoglass appoints Asa Wirsenius as new people director
  4. NBRA hosts first Greener Bodyshop Awards
30th November 2017/by Tyrepress Editors

Andrew Neil to speak at RMI Annual Dinner

UK News

Journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil will be the guest speaker at this year’s Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Annual Dinner, on Thursday 19 October at the Landmark Hotel, London. Neil currently presents the BBC’s live political programmes, Daily Politics and This Week, and was a former editor for The Sunday Times for 11 years. He recently stepped down as the presenter of the Sunday Politics programme after 5 years in the post.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Ex cabinet minister to speak at RMI Annual Dinner
  2. Rory Bremner guest speaker at RMI Annual Dinner
  3. Treasury secretary responds to RMI submission
  4. RMI applauds ’positive’ Autumn Statement
6th September 2017/by Andrew

RMI issues general election policy statement

Legislation, UK News

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has outlined its policies in a document to coincide with the 2017 general election. “Maintaining the current 3-1-1 MOT testing structure, and implementing a clear three-point strategy to tackle mileage adjustment, are two of the main policies outlined in RMI Policy Statement ahead of the 2017 general election,” said Sue Robinson, director of the RMI.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Treasury secretary responds to RMI submission
  2. RMI also voices opposition to MOT extension
  3. Garage associations seek 3-1-1 MOT support from the SNP
  4. 91% of garages report rise in expired MOTs
5th June 2017/by Andrew

Free MOT Tester training for RMI members

Career Tracks, UK News

To celebrate the opening of a new Academy of Automotive Skills in Runcorn, the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is offering free MOT Tester training to its members.

To support MOT businesses in the North of England, the RMI is opening its second Academy in July so MOT stations can have access to an all-encompassing cost effective MOT training solution from the UK’s largest automotive trade association.

Read more

Related news:

  1. RMI opens new MOT training centre
  2. RMI boost for MOT training
  3. RMI to train MOT testers
  4. 1000s of MOT testers face suspension ahead of assessment deadline
1st June 2017/by Tyrepress Editors

RMI lobbying for competitive vehicle repair and maintenance

International News, Legislation, UK News

RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) has written to a select group of MEP´s requesting support in improving the legal framework for competitive repair and maintenance of automotive vehicles.

Jason Moseley, director of RMI Bodyshops commented: “We believe that the legal framework for competitive Repair and Maintenance Information needs improving. We have written to MEPs and also asked our members to get involved and write to their committee MEPs, so there is a very strong and aligned message sent from the body repair sector.”

Read more

Related news:

  1. Low performing car tyres illegal from 1 May 2021
  2. RMI backs TPMS rule change
  3. Updated EU tyre label to include snow and ice grip information
  4. Wholesalers Group chair outlines concerns with ETRMA
27th January 2017/by Tyrepress Editors

RMI: UK automotive needs a free trade deal

Legislation, News, UK News

As the government moves towards its April 2017 article 50 declaration, the automotive industry is calling on politicians to ensure the car business is left with the structures it needs to prosper.

With this in mind the RMI is specifically calling for a free trade deal to support the industry’s future: “With the UK in a period of uncertainty, we are urging government to engage with all sectors in our industry to prevent any uncertainty, encourage confidence and enable investment”, said RMI board member Colin Parlett, speaking at this year’s retail motor industry federation annual dinner in London tonight (20 October 2016).

Read more

Related news:

  1. New UK Global Tariff sees tyre duty reduced from 4.5% to 4.0%
  2. What cabinet reshuffles and a UK-China free-trade deal might mean for the tyre industry
  3. IAM – drivers expect car prices to rise
  4. UK Automotive industry demands Brexit safeguards
21st October 2016/by Tyrepress Editors

Ex cabinet minister to speak at RMI Annual Dinner

UK News

The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP will be the guest speaker at this year’s Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Annual Dinner, on Thursday 20 October at the Landmark Hotel, London.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Andrew Neil to speak at RMI Annual Dinner
  2. Rory Bremner guest speaker at RMI Annual Dinner
  3. European security standard ‘means a level playing field for independent garages’
  4. NFDA responds to government ‘no-deal Brexit’ notices
15th September 2016/by Andrew

RMI Bodyshops debt recovery hits £100k

News, UK News

As part of its ongoing challenge for bodyshops to treated fairly, RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA), the UK’s leading trade association for the vehicle body repair sector, has reached a milestone in its debt recovery service.

The association, which provides a variety of services designed to provide support to its members and allows them to focus on the day-to-day running of their business, has now recouped over £100,000 so far this year on behalf of members – without any commissions being deducted.

Read more

Related news:

  1. RMI Bodyshops recovers aged debts for members
  2. RMI Bodyshops investigates ‘potentially serious breaches of confidentiality’
  3. CMA car insurance recommendations ‘do not address issues’ – RMI Bodyshops
  4. RMI backs TPMS rule change
25th August 2016/by Tyrepress Editors

RMI boost for MOT training

Career Tracks, UK News

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is planning to open two new training academies in the north and south of England to increase the provision of MOT training for garages. The RMI has received increasing demand for training from garages across the UK since opening up the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills in Warwickshire.

Read more

Related news:

  1. RMI opens new MOT training centre
  2. RMI to train MOT testers
  3. IGA launches MOT training campaign
  4. Free MOT Tester training for RMI members
16th August 2016/by Andrew
Page 1 of 3123

Popular Articles Today

© 2020 - Tyrepress
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • WhatTyre
  • Reifenpresse
  • PneusNews
Scroll to top