Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is piloting a nationwide internship programme providing practical experience to college graduates at Van Centres. The 10 paid interns recruited in the class of 2021 are now in roles at Van Centres across the UK, shadowing experienced technicians to take their first steps in the automotive industry. […]
A driving competition for drivers aged 10-16 launches this week – and it’s all about safety rather than speed. The Young Driver Challenge 2022 encourages youngsters from just 10 years old to compete to be crowned Britain’s Best Young Driver – and anyone old enough to have an official driving […]
Berkshire based automotive and motorsport transmission specialist, Xtrac, has announced the launch of a dedicated apprenticeship facility at its global headquarters in Thatcham. The Xtrac Academy was officially opened by Laura Farris, MP for Newbury, at a ceremony on 4th March 2022. Also attending was Shelly Van Meter, head of […]
Comment from Lawrence Whittaker, CEO at Warrantywise: “We’re heading for an electrified future, but from where I’m sitting, we’re heading head-first into a skills gap and UK electric vehicle (EV) owners will be the first ones having to pay for it. “It’s highlighted by recent figures from the Society of […]
To support the development of the next generation of female talent, Bentley Motors has kicked off a bespoke mentoring programme for female students in the fields of technology, engineering, design and business. Following the successful launch in the UAE last year, the programme is now being rolled out in the […]
Hyundai has worked closely with Therfield school on a project designed to engage students on the rapidly changing nature of mobility solutions, giving them a chance to have a voice and present innovative ideas for the future directly to automotive industry leaders. The community outreach project supports Hyundai’s vision of […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is extending the deadline for those seeking places on its Apprenticeship programme for 2022. Applications will now remain open until Sunday 13th March. The change gives prospective candidates additional time to secure one of 37 coveted places on the programme, which is regarded as one of the […]
Due to the resounding success of the first-ever Polaris Camp held last year, Polaris UK is pleased to announce that the action-packed event will be returning for 2022. Moving location to Duns, Scotland, from 2nd -4th September, Polaris Camp is the largest three-day off-road event in the UK dedicated to […]
Hispano Suiza has worked with the students of the ‘Istituto Europeo di Design’ in Turin (IED) to develop a creative project linked to the 120th Anniversary of the brand, which will be celebrated in 2024. The third-year students of IED Turin Triennial Course in Transportation Design, thanks to their knowledge […]
Aston Martin has reiterated its commitment to supporting and developing the next generation of British talent and skills with the company today launching a drive to recruit over 40 early career positions at its Gaydon and St Athan sites. Announced during National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the ultra-luxury British manufacturer is […]
