THE IMI LAUNCHES AUTOMOTIVE DIVERSITY NETWORK

EDI advocates urged to join forces, collaborate and accelerate positive change

Focused on driving diversity in the automotive sector, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the Automotive Diversity Network. Its creation provides the unique opportunity for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) leaders and advocates to come together to network and share EDI practices and protocols and help the sector overcome the challenges it faces.

The move is the latest initiative from the IMI’s Diversity Task Force, launched in 2021 to address the root causes behind the lack of diversity which is compounding the sector’s current skills shortage.

By examining three of the largest underrepresented groups within the automotive workplace - Race and Ethnicity, Physical and Non-visible Disabilities and Gender and Sexual Orientation - the Diversity Task Force mapped the EDI landscape to understand the actions and support needed to accelerate change. Its first Diversity Task Force Report, published in March 2022, was the catalyst for stimulating continued industry wide debate. It has now led to the IMI forming the Automotive Diversity Network, open to members and non-members.

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Paul Hill added: “Expectations in the industry is that new car volumes are likely to increase in 2023, particularly for some manufacturers that are experiencing an ease in their supply chains, this should mean there will be more readily stock available for auctions.”

Used car demand followed seasonal patterns and remained steady during most of December, however there was a definite lift in interest through the festive season as BCA reported the busiest trading period on record between Christmas and New Year.

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