SsangYong Motors UK has confirmed continuation of its partnership with EMTEC, a class-leading provider of apprenticeships to the automotive industry, alongside its plans to relaunch its industry-leading Technician Apprenticeship Programme. EMTEC is currently recruiting on behalf of the SsangYong dealer network and will begin delivering training from its Nottingham premises […]
Year: 2023
Bentley Motors embeds Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of the organization
Bentley Motors today announces it is putting Diversity and Inclusion strategy at the very core of the business with a new and expanded team with a direct reporting line into the CEO. Moving from the sole responsibility of Human Resources, D&I will sit within the cross-functional Communications department, falling under […]
The Little Car Company and HERO-ERA launch the UK Bugatti Baby II Championship
The Little Car Company, makers of the Bugatti Baby II – a modern version of the iconic Bugatti Baby – has partnered with HERO-ERA to launch the UK Bugatti Baby II Championship, a unique racing series that will see 20 adult and child teams compete in three racing events. Anyone […]
Škoda Student Car No.9 more electrifying than ever
The ninth Škoda Student Car will be more electrifying than ever while embracing Škoda’s explorer spirit. This year’s 29 apprentices are building a multifunctional camping and mobile-office vehicle based on the all-electric Škoda Enyaq iV SUV. Their dream car lives up to modern-day explorers’ needs and expectations. Backed by the […]
MAHLE Powertrain announces IMechE Formula Student double sponsorship
MAHLE Powertrain will be sponsoring two teams in this year’s popular IMechE Formula Student competition. Based at the world-famous Silverstone circuit and now in its 25th year, the competition encourages young people to develop a career in engineering by creating opportunities to learn and demonstrate key skills within an exciting […]
What’s the best age to learn to drive? Hint: it’s not 17…
For 120 years, it’s been a legal requirement to be over 17-years old when driving a car on public roads. When driving licences were first introduced in 1903, anyone aged 17 or older could apply – even though they didn’t need to take a test. However, one driving school is […]
Millennials are more likely to undertake minor car repairs than baby boomer generation according to eBay research
More than a quarter of millennials would undertake their own vehicle repairs to save on costs rather than paying a professional garage, an eBay study has revealed. In contrast, just 18% of baby boomers are willing to get their hands dirty – they’re more likely to opt for help from […]
Volkswagen Group UK wins the inaugural 2023 IMI Equity, Diversity and Inclusion award: Championing Diversity in Automotive
In the words of the IMI, nominations for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion award came from individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to championing diversity in the automotive community. The award seeks to highlight individuals and organisations that have gone the extra mile in their efforts to […]
Brooklands Innovation Academy returns with Professor Brian Cox to inspire more STEM students through loaded 2023 programme
This year will once again see hundreds of students converging on Brooklands Museum for the second edition of Brooklands Innovation Academy. Following the success of the inaugural event in November 2022, Brooklands Museum is already preparing for a bigger and better “hands-on” programme in 2023. This year, the main event […]
Four female drivers confirmed to compete in GT Academy 2023 season
Ginetta, the leading British motorsport marque which celebrates is 65th anniversary in 2023, has today announced four female GT Academy drivers will be joining the Ginetta championship for their debut season. Ginetta Managing Director Amy Tomlinson will be joined by her two siblings Emma Tomlinson and Lucy Tomlinson as well as […]