Intelligent Energy, the global clean power systems company, and the Suzuki Motor Corporation, have today announced the creation of a joint venture company called SMILE FC System Corporation, to develop and manufacture air-cooled fuel cell systems for a range of industry sectors

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John Hayes, MP, meets Ferrari North Europe apprentices at SMMT apprenticeship week reception

7 Feb 2012

Ferrari North Europe supported the SMMT reception to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week, which was attended by Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, John Hayes, MP. Held at the SMMT offices in Central London, the event demonstrated the range of apprenticeship opportunities and their importance within the automotive industry, both for manufacturers and young people.

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Vauxhall Apprenticeships groom leaders of tomorrow

7 Feb 2012

Vauxhall kick-started National Apprenticeship week on Monday at the SMMT

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Prime Minister announces new round of funding to support apprenticeship schemes

7 Feb 2012

Marking National Apprenticeship Week the Prime Minister David Cameron today announced a new round of Government funding to support thousands of apprenticeships up to degree equivalent, helping deliver the world class skills firms need to drive growth.

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The Bosch Group employs 6,600 apprentices worldwide: research shows apprenticeships would make engineering careers more attractive

7 Feb 2012

Bosch UK is voicing its support for National Apprenticeship Week, which aims to highlight the importance of apprentices and apprenticeships in the UK. The focus of the event, which runs until 10th February, supports Bosch's own findings that apprenticeships would make engineering careers more attractive to young people

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Welcome start to 2012 as new car market shows signs of stability

6 Feb 2012

New car registrations rose 0.03% to 128,853 units in January

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Ford announces the uk universities to receive blue oval scholarships

1 Feb 2012

Brentwood, Essex, 1st February, 2012 – Ford has chosen 12...

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Record numbers of graduate applicants for Jaguar Land Rover

19 Jan 2012

Jaguar Land Rover has received 10,632 applications...

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Plug-in car grant extends to vans

17 Jan 2012

Van buyers will be able to receive 20% - up to £8000...

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Bentley launches all new UK-engineered V8 for Continental

13 Jan 2012

Bentley Motors has launched an all new 4 litre, twin-turbo V8 engine...

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Rolls-Royce confirms record sales in company’s 107-year history

11 Jan 2012

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed record sales results for 2011...

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Records tumble at Nissan Sunderland Plant in 25th anniversary year

4 Jan 2012

Staff at Nissan Sunderland Plant capped their 25th anniversary year...

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New manufacturing advisory service launched

4 Jan 2012

A new national programme which will focus on helping small and...

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Bentley sales bounce back

3 Jan 2012

Bentley bounced back to pre-recession levels of demand during 2011...

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Honda celebrates the start of New Civic production and 500 new jobs

19 Dec 2011

Honda today starts the mass production of the New Civic as...

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