Hyundai Motor recently supported Healthy Seas in the organisation of a special educational event which took place at London’s Tate Modern art gallery on 14th July. The event included a presentation about marine protection, ghost fishing and its devastating effects, as well as solutions offered by supporting the circular economy. […]
Year: 2022
Bahraini students enjoy internship with Bahrain Raid Xtreme team
Six students from three of Bahrain’s top Universities have enjoyed a unique internship at Prodrive where they have been part of the design, construction and everyday operations with Bahrain Raid Xtreme Hunter cars that are currently leading the World Rally Raid Championship. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the students has seen […]
First all-British EV aims to save lives and engage next generation of drivers
Young Driver Motor Cars’ all-British and all-electric Firefly Sport will fuel children’s interest in cars and driving from an early age, while educating them about road safety and how future motor vehicles can be an environmental force for good. Packed full of British innovation, the Firefly Sport will receive its […]
New coachbuilding apprenticeship launched by Tiger Trailers and Heritage Skills Academy
Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tiger Trailers of Cheshire, has launched and opened applications for a unique new coachbuilding apprenticeship in partnership with Heritage Skills Academy, which offers apprentices the exciting opportunity to gain skills working on classic cars, vans, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles at Brooklands Museum and Bicester Heritage, […]
Hagerty 2023 UK intern search goes online
Hagerty has long promoted the enjoyment of car culture and driving, entertaining those who are a part of it and welcoming those who are curious to learn more. Working in the classic and collector car market is a dream for many, but the opportunities to do so are few and […]
BMH apprentices enrol on the ‘Heritage Skills Academy’ coachwork course
The craftsmen responsible for building the replacement Mini and MGB panels and bodyshells at British Motor Heritage (BMH) are among the most experienced in the thriving classic car industry. However, new blood is essential if their skills are to be passed onto the next generation, which is why the company […]
Bentley successfully completes first phase of female mentoring programme
Bentley has successfully completed its first ‘Extraordinary Women’ mentorship programme, with the visit of five members of its first cohort to Bentley’s headquarters in Cheshire. The programme is designed to inspire the next generation of female talent and has engaged female students in the fields of technology, engineering, design and […]
Mercedes-Benz is investing more than €1.3 billion in the qualification of its employees
Electrification and digitalisation are fundamentally changing the world of work. The transformation will lead to further development of all job profiles at Mercedes-Benz. The company is therefore putting lifelong learning and continuing education for employees at the centre of sustainable personnel development. In Germany alone, Mercedes-Benz will invest more than […]
61 percent of schoolgirls want to see more female engineering role models according to new research to mark International Women in Engineering Day
Sixty-one per cent of schoolgirls say they want to see more female role models in engineering to encourage them to take up science-based careers, according to new figures published today. The study, commissioned by children’s rights charity Plan International and supercar maker McLaren Automotive, is released to coincide with International […]
Skills shortage may stunt the auto industry’s software ambitions
The automotive industry’s new-found interest in software as a product differentiator is at risk of being compromised by a lack of quality computer science graduates, warns connectivity pioneer VNC Automotive. Key players such as Volkswagen and Volvo have stated their intention to become software companies first and foremost, signalling a […]