The Norton Motorcycle Co Ltd is proud to support students at the University of Warwick who are researching the future of electric racing motorcycles. The group of students undertaking the project are aided by the donation of a sports bike frame by Norton Motorcycles, which has been adapted by the […]
Month: June 2021
Young Solihull mechanic takes charge of Classic Car fleet for under-17 driving school – despite not yet being able to drive
Having recently launched a Classic Car experience for under 17s, Young Driver has gone a step further to encourage a love of vintage vehicles in the younger age group – by appointing an 18-year old as chief mechanic on its classic fleet. Despite being in the process of learning to […]
Youngest Ever navigator finishes HERO-ERA Regularity Rally
Thirteen-year-old Natasha Lomas has become the youngest ever navigator to finish an official HERO-ERA regularity rally. Navigating her father, John, in a 1936 Riley Sprite – the oldest car on the event – Natasha’s record-setting achievement also marked her endurance rallying debut. “I was very nervous at the start, but I […]
Nissan starts production of new Qashqai in Sunderland and offers skills experience to every schoolchild in North East England
Nissan Sunderland Plant is marking the start of production of the third generation Qashqai with a renewed pledge to inspire future generations of manufacturing talent. Following a £400m investment, the latest version of the segment-defining crossover is now rolling off the plant’s production Line One, as the plant celebrates 35 […]
Mercedes-EQ Formula E team and Modis launch the search for an ambitious individual to join the team for one season in Formula E
The Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team, in conjunction with its Official Engineering Partner Modis, have announced an exhilarating opportunity for tech and engineering students, graduates or anyone with a technical background who is looking to make an exciting move into motorsport – the chance to work alongside Team Principal Ian James, […]
The Challenge Is On: Can your 10-year old drive a car better than you?
The search has started for Britain’s best young driver – but the catch is they must not legally be able to drive on the road. Entries for the Young Driver Challenge 2021 are now open and the hunt has begun to find the 40 best young drivers in the UK, […]