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Motorsport careers are good for girls

Whilst you don’t have to be an engineering student to enjoy an exciting career in the UK motor industry, three female students studying motorcycle maintenance at Mid-Cheshire College were given a special insight into careers in motorsport at Oulton Park … Continue reading

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First female engineer to win Le Mans

Britain’s Leena Glade became the first female race engineer to win the world famous Le Mans 24 Hour race in 2011. What a great role model for other females considering a career in the UK motorsports industry. Leena is 35 … Continue reading

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How to make long car journeys more bearable

Is it possible to make any car journey with children fun? Well maybe for the children and for a short space of time… Anyway, perhaps your experiences here have been rosier one mine (our son was always prone to vomiting … Continue reading

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Foxy packing advice for holiday flights

British women will lose more than £10 million pounds worth of liquid products this summer, by failing to meet airport regulations. According to online and TV shopping channel QVC top confiscated items include perfumes, suncreams and deodorants with one in … Continue reading

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Foxy hotel breaks this summer

Foxy motoring earlybirds can explore the UK this summer taking advantage of a special hotel offer promising up to 35% off weekend breaks. Motoring Mums who are planning to take the family to theme parks, the beach or a special … Continue reading

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It’s party time

Today is my son’s last exam at school. Double German this afternoon and then it’s party time I’m told. No idea whether he will pass his exams because he’s been studying the International Baccalaureate and it’s the first time the … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Ecstacy lives on

The famous Rolls Royce mascot is thought to be based on Lord John Montagu’s real life mistress Eleanor Thornton and designed in 1910. A new exhibition to celebrate its centenary is being held at Beaulieu Motor Museum and connects motoring … Continue reading

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Why women ignore retail motor industry careers

Thousands of female university students are ignoring careers in the automotive industry according to a recent Autocar survey. A tiny 3.5% of female university students interviewed would consider a career in the automotive industry although an encouraging 35% said they … Continue reading

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England Women’s football star drives MG TF

Sue Smith, the England Women’s football team star, has just taken delivery of a MG TF sports car sponsored by MG Motor UK. Sue is renowned for her ever-changing hair styles and colours and sees MG’s sponsorship as recognition of … Continue reading

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With or without the OFT?

The Office of Fair Trading’s future is uncertain and may affect Consumer Codes Approval Schemes. A cost cutting proposal in a Government Green Paper is to suggest the merger of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and The Competition Commission. … Continue reading

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