More than 1.5 million hydrogen-powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030, according to a joint government-industry study published earlier this month. British car dealers, mechanics and car sales professionals should assume the hydrogen fuel cell electric cars will be a major force in the...

Job hunting is never quick and easy, but there are ways to streamline your search for the perfect automotive role, cutting out time and stress as you go. A massive trend in recent years has been the growth of highly-targeted, specialist job boards, covering just about every career sector...

The luxury car market in India is expanding at an annual rate of 40%, according to the latest industry figures. The potential for growth in India is enormous, and could mean that manufacturing jobs in India will boom in the coming years. There could be opportunities for UK auto manufacturing...

Calling young people hoping for a career in automotive manufacturing. Mini’s Plant Oxford is looking for 32 new recruits to take up places this August 2013. There are also a further 13 places available at Mini’s other production sites at Swindon and Hams Hall, near Birmingham. These...

When a job interview is drawing to a close, it’s natural to feel a welcome sense of relief, and an eagerness to wind things up and get home. When the interview panel asks if you have any questions, it’s tempting to say: “No I don’t have any questions. I think we’ve covered everything I need...

Luxury car-maker Aston Martin is celebrating its 100th anniversary today. 15 January 2013 marks the official incorporation of the company 100 years ago and to commemorate the historic occasion the oldest surviving Aston Martin – A3 – and a stunning new Vanquish, the brand’s ultimate GT,...

Honda has said that, on the back of ‘weak demand’ for cars in Europe, it will need to cut 800 automotive jobs within its UK manufacturing division. The move would reduce its workforce in South Marston, near Swindon, from 3,500 to 2,700. It is the first time the Japanese car-maker has cut jobs...

Jaguar Land Rover has created 800 new jobs at its plant in Solihull. On 14 January 2012 the company posted record sales results, up 30% from this time last year. The firm pointed to strong results in China, which have overtaken UK sales. Jaguar Land Rover now employs 25,000 people around the...

Last year 64% of UK automotive companies provided apprenticeship training, with 58% recruiting 16 year olds from school and 11% directly from university or higher education colleges, according to SEMTA Labour Market Intelligence. Big providers of apprenticeship training include Vauxhall,...

How much different is it to drive a 4-wheel drive car, compared to a 2-wheel drive? This is well explained in this video from Porsche. The New Porsche 911 Carrera 4: Part 2 – red line of performance. New Porsche 911 Carrera 4: Part 2 – red line of performance Browse our automotive...

Many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing, particularly during an interview. However, most interviewers in the automotive jobs market expect some bartering around salaries for vehicle technician posts, car sales jobs and mechanic or fleet management jobs. If money...

At the beginning of 2013 UK car industry jobs have already hit the headlines. First came disappointing news from Honda that its plant in Swindon would need to lose 800 staff due to weakened demand across Europe. But days later, and sending out an altogether different message about automotive...

While the British economy endured a double-dip recession, automotive flew the flag for the UK during 2012, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. In fact 2012 was the year the UK became Europe’s second largest new car market and producing almost 10% more vehicles than it did in...

  Great news for auto sector jobseekers. The month of October 2012 saw a record number of vacancies being posted onto the InAutomotive.com site, providing a wide range of auto jobs – including vehicle technicians, mechanics, car sales and fleet manager jobs – for the 99,000...

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders this week announced the departure of its Chief Executive, Paul Everitt (December 3).  He has spent five years leading the car manufacturers’ trade body, and is credited with successfully promoting the best interests of the sector during his...

Cars with the new 62 number plate sold unexpectedly well in November, up 11.3% on November 2011, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). An impressive total of 149,191 new cars were plated up – meaning the UK car market is now the second largest in Europe, after...

The Government is hosting an event this week where global car manufacturers can meet UK companies to identify further opportunities to invest in this country, localise automotive supply chains, and safeguard UK auto manufacturing jobs. The event is taking place over two days – today (3...

The government’s ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ programme, last week gave over 220 secondary school students in the Midlands the chance to ‘See Inside’ BMW’s engine manufacturing plant at Hams Hall near Birmingham. The aim is to generate interest in automotive jobs among young people. They have...

Car giant Toyota is in the news this week (November 13 2012) because of problems with steering wheel and water pump systems, affecting nine different models. Toyota will recall 2.7 million cars worldwide because of the problems – around 75,000 vehicles in the UK. Models including the Toyota...

Despite the news that Ford is to cut over 1,500 UK automotive jobs in 2013, the outlook for those seeking employment in the automotive sector is not as bleak as might be thought. “It’s important to remember that the UK automotive industry has seen £6 billion of new investment from a...

Motor trade sales executives will spend their time working with individual customers to understand their needs, help them view and test drive the most appropriate products, and agree the sale. Often car sales and commercial vehicle sales jobs are commission-based, so it is vital that those...

Paint spraying is needed in the production and maintenance of vehicles. During vehicle manufacturing  paint sprayer is generally carried out by specialist machinery, but in the case of repairs or paint spraying for custom cars, this will be carried out by a skilled paint spraying technician...

Automotive technicians and mechanics tend to the inspection, maintenance, and repair of automotives. They perform basic services like oil changes and tyre rotations, diagnose any problems and take care of any necessary repairs. Good reasoning skills, an extensive knowledge of automotives and...

A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. Your CV is your chance to show an employer you have the skills and experience needed, and that you are the right person for the job. However, the way you present your CV can have an...

Why do you need rapport?Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. It is the art of making someone feel comfortable and accepted. To create rapport, we need to know how to connect with others regardless of their age, gender,...

Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular. It’s not widely used in the automotive sector,...

It goes without saying that a brilliant CV will be your ticket to an interview and your dream automotive job. All the advice from job-hunting experts says spend plenty of time getting your CV right. Don’t be sloppy, and try as hard as you can to make yourself stand out from the crowd. As a...

Social media has become a valuable tool in most career sectors now, used both by job-seekers to track down opportunities, and recruiters to find great candidates. Recruitment experts in the automotive sector say that having a professional profile online – details about you which potential...

So you’ve landed an interview for your dream auto technician job, fleet management job or car sales executive job. Great start! The golden rule of being interviewed is to be prepared. It’s surprising how many job seekers in the automotive trade make the mistake of arriving for interviews...

If you’re looking for a new automotive job and could do with a bit of help, read on. We hope that these ten job hunting tips will put you on the path to the perfect job for you. 1. Allocate yourself enough time This is an essential starting point, and often overlooked. It is easy to allow job...

A fleet manager is responsible for the vehicles that are owned by large companies, government agencies or any other major organisation or institution. Fleet manager jobs could require the control of a range of fleet sizes – from tens, to thousands of vehicles at a time. What does a fleet...

Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has announced the creation of 1,100 new UK jobs, bucking the trend of continued economic stagnation. Jaguar Land Rover says the automotive workers will build the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake estate car and other models at its Castle Bromwich plant in the...