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Nissan is recruiting over 25 new apprentices to bolster the workforce at its Sunderland plant in the UK. The company’s five year maintenance technician scheme is widely recognised as one of the best in the industry. Once apprentices have completed their training, they’ll be responsible for keeping Nissan’s production line running smoothly 24 hours a […]
University engineering students across Europe now have the chance to land the career opportunity of a lifetime in Formula One, as Infiniti announces the launch of the 2015 Infiniti Performance Engineering Academy. Now in its second year, the one-of-a-kind global search for the world’s best up-and-coming engineering undergraduates offers the unique opportunity to work with […]
We’ll be covering more of the cars from the Geneva International Motor Show 2015 later this week but for now, why not take a look at Autocar’s report? Some of the upcoming halo cars are shown in the video but it’s also worth remembering that some of the tech will filter down into our more […]
Kwik Fit has announced 200 new apprenticeship roles to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2015. The roles are being offered across the UK, providing an opportunity for local youths aged 16-18 primarily an apprenticeship close to home. Kwik Fit has trained more than 1,800 people under its current apprenticeship programme. Over the last 15 years the scheme […]
Parking measures that put common sense back in the driving seat were given the green-light yesterday by Local Government and Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin. Under the new laws to help local shops, drivers will get a 10 minute grace period when parked in a bay. This will prevent fines for being just […]
This is the Range Rover Evoque 2016 model and it will be the most efficient that Jaguar Land Rover has ever produced! Set for the big reveal at the Geneva Motor Show 2015, the most fuel efficient Ingenium diesel engine will produce less than 110 g/km of CO2 and offer around 68 miles to the […]
Six groups of students from schools across the UK have been working with Hyundai Motor UK to set-up their own businesses through the company’s ‘Skills for the Future’ initiative. The schools involved are: Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe; John Colet School, Aylesbury; Ysgol Gyfyn Gymraeg Llangynwyd, Bridgend; Holmer Green Senior School, High Wycombe; St. John Fisher […]
Research revealed by Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest automotive repair company, highlights the extent of ‘i-sapping’ caused by charging devices using the car battery. Three in five (62 per cent) UK drivers are charging devices from their vehicle, with satellite navigation, smart phones and tablets all featuring in the top five most energy sapping devices. Kwik […]
The Chairman and Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce have penned an open letter detailing a new car that will be a ‘seminal’ moment in the history of the famous marque. Why is that? The text appears to indicate it could well be an SUV. Read on for the letter in full form: The launch of Phantom […]
To further tempt customers away from diesel power, Audi has unveiled a new 3 cylinder engine for the A1 supermini. The first petrol unit with this configuration ever to be installed in an Audi model, the latest A1 variant promises to bring 67mpg-plus economy, peppy performance and the premium hallmarks that distinguish every Audi within even […]