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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Aston Martin Racing Driver Academy out to scout the best Vantage talent in 2022
The Aston Martin Racing Driver Academy returns for 2022 as the British ultra-luxury sportscar manufacturer continues its quest to uncover the next generation of GT endurance superstars. The successful initiative is designed to fast-track talent from within Aston Martin Racing’s thriving partner team network and is a way for AMR […]
GEM puts Blue Light Aware resource in the limelight at Young Driver Focus
Road Safety and Breakdown provider GEM Motoring Assist will be showcasing its ‘Blue Light Aware’ road safety resource at this week’s Young Driver Focus event in London. GEM is the main sponsor of the event, which this year will examine the role technology can play in helping to keep young […]
Å KODA Student Concept Car: Lighthouse project steeped in tradition
The Å KODA Student Concept Car has been the highlight of the apprentices’ training at the Å KODA Vocational School since the 2013/14 academic year. With the support of their tutors and experts from all departments at Å KODA AUTO, they design and build their very own dream car. 25 apprentices have now […]