Sixty years after Bruce McLaren made the journey from New Zealand to England to establish the company that still bears his name today, two young engineers have followed in his footsteps as part of a scholarship established in his honour. University of Auckland (UoA) mechanical engineering students Sabrina Yarndley and […]
Work Experience
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hagerty launches 2023 UK intern search initiative in partnership with StarterMotor
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 about the industry. Working in the classic and collector car market is a dream for many, but the opportunities to do so […]
Plan International youth activist Maisy becomes McLaren Automotive CEO for the day to mark International Day of the Girl
A 17-year-old youth activist has become the Chief Executive Officer of luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive for the day to celebrate International Day of the Girl and encourage young people, and particularly young women, into science and engineering careers. Maisy from Wales took over the reins from McLaren Automotive CEO […]
Bentley and Speakers for Schools successfully launch digital work experience programme
With COVID-19 continuing to limit the opportunity for traditional “hands-on” work experience, Bentley Motors is embracing digital alternatives and is successfully partnering with social mobility charity Speakers for Schools to deliver a range of virtual work experiences for over 500 young people. The work experience opportunities, which are available to students across […]
Morgan Plus Four race cars hit the track
The Morgan Motor Company, the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Engineering, and the University’s racing team (UWR) continue their long-standing technical partnership with the creation of a motorsport-focused variant of the Morgan Plus Four. In line with Morgan’s programme of continuous product development – which recently saw the release of […]
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, […]