Tag Archives: UK motor industry

Female first for motor industry muse

Posted on September 20, 2011 by foxysteph

The UK motoring industry celebrates yet another accolade earned by Sue Brownson, one of its most inspirational female leaders. Blue Bell BMW Group Managing Director, Sue Brownson OBE, was elected ‘Master of the Coach & Coach Harness Makers’ on 1st … Continue reading →

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Alison takes the top Operations job at Audi UK

Posted on August 16, 2011 by foxysteph

Alison Jones is now responsible for Audi’s new and used car sales, agreeing production volumes as well as network and franchise responsibilities for the UK. This demanding job is titled Head of Operations and was previously held by a female, … Continue reading →

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A FEMALE FRIENDLY motor industry resolution

Posted on August 1, 2011 by foxysteph

Is August too early for a New Year resolution to make 2012 a FEMALE FRIENDLY year in the UK motor industry? I look at lots of motor industry websites, read lots of marketing blurb, see lots of job ads and … Continue reading →

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UK garages don’t get the female purse

Posted on July 12, 2011 by foxysteph

Just three in ten women take their own vehicles for a service, compared with seven in ten men. New research from Bosch Car Service confirms that women are doing all they can to avoid garage visits for fear of being … Continue reading →

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Motorsport careers are good for girls

Posted on July 5, 2011 by foxysteph

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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