The Superca maker, BAC is looking to employ extra staff to meet huge demand from around the world.

• Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is preparing to welcome a new wave of staff to its Liverpool HQ as part of the company’s big expansion plans
• The manufacturer behind the One-of-a-Kind Mono supercar has enjoyed worldwide success and is now looking for the right candidates to join its hugely talented and driven team
• BAC is employing staff across engineering, manufacturing, sales and design, with six desirable jobs making up the first wave of recruitment
• For more information on the current vacancies at BAC, head to www.bac-mono.com/jobs.php

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is set to employ a new wave of talented staff as part of its massive expansion plans, with a number of desirable roles going up for grabs with the manufacturer of the One-of-a-Kind Mono supercar.

A true British success story, BAC has achieved worldwide acclaim and success for the brilliance of its driver-focused Mono and has exported in to 30 territories around the globe so far. 

Plus, it recently launched BAC USA out of Sonoma, California, to join Liverpool and South East Asia on its official dealer roster, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

As such, BAC is looking to bring skilled and driven new employees to its Liverpool headquarters across numerous divisions to work with its current crop of experienced and talented professionals.

It’s currently offering six jobs to the right candidates in engineering, manufacturing, design and sales as part of its first wave of recruitment. BAC will welcome more new staff going forward to keep it at the top of the industry.

And with the future in mind, BAC recently launched its first apprenticeship scheme and took on two students from the nearby Riverside College – further demonstrating its devotion to the local area and preparation for excitement to come.

The apprentices started work on Monday 27 March, one of whom specialising in bodywork and the other will work on sub-assembly and chassis dress.

BAC Co-Founder and Director of Product Development, Neill Briggs, said: “We have a number of dream roles going up for grabs and want to invite the right candidates to come forward and be heard. Our expansion over the years has been rapid to say the least, and we’re very excited to bring in some new blood to propel us forwards once more.”

Fellow Founder and Design Director, Ian Briggs, added: “At BAC, we are very much a family who pull together to push towards their goals. We believe in quick progression at BAC and can offer a fantastic working atmosphere, an excellent social life, the chance to attend some of the most high-profile events in the automotive world and travel around the globe spreading the BAC message and basking in the glory of the Mono.”

Bentley celebrates a large haul of awards for the Bentayga Sports Utility Vehicle.

• Sector-defining fourth model line receives 12 global accolades
• Recognition received for unparalleled luxury, innovative technology and sculptural design
• Strength of demand drives production increase
• Bentayga available in every market 

One year on from the very first production model leaving the assembly line at Bentley’s iconic UK headquarters in Crewe, England, the Bentayga has received international praise and recognition. 

So far 12 awards have been won, stretching from the company’s home market to the Middle East, China and the USA.   

                    

The Bentayga was designed to be the world’s fastest and most luxurious SUV and has been recognised for its high level of luxury, elegant, timeless design execution, off-road performance and cutting-edge advanced technology. 

Commenting on the strength of demand for the Bentayga, Wolfgang Dürheimer, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, says: 

“This independent recognition reinforces that we are setting the benchmark for modern luxury with Bentayga, a true Bentley. Customer reaction has been outstanding. We have increased production and reduced long waiting times for customers by making more than 5,500 luxury SUVs in 2016. Deliveries have commenced in all 56 markets in which we are active and our dealers are well placed to meet customer demand. Overall I believe this to be a remarkable first year’s performance.”                     

The definitive ‘SUV of the year’

The Bentayga received plaudits across three continents in 2016, with the car’s design, performance and level of luxury applauded.    

In the UK, Autocar magazine presented the Bentayga with the ‘Game Changer’ award, marking the SUV as unique in the automotive world. Robb Report UK named Bentayga ‘SUV of the year’, with judges concluding it is a ‘truly ground-breaking SUV’.                     

The world’s most luxurious SUV was well received in Bentley’s biggest market, the US. Robb Report US named Bentayga the ‘Best of the Best’ in their prestigious annual awards and men’s magazine Gear Patrol named Bentayga a 2016 GP100 Winner, describing the car as ‘the new SUV benchmark’.

This success continued in China, with Car and Driver awarding the car the Jury’s Special Award. The Global Times also praised Bentley’s first SUV, naming it the Annual Best Brand Product in March.

‘Best Sports Utility Vehicle’ and ‘Best Luxury SUV’ accolades from awarding bodies in Singapore and the Middle East respectively complete the global suite of awards.

2016 Awards in Detail

UK

Awarding Publication/Body	Award Title	Month of Award
Autocar	Gamechanger	May 2016
Robb Report UK	SUV of the Year	June 2016

USA

Awarding Publication/Body	Award Title	Month of Award
Robb Report	Robb Report: Best of the Best 2016: Wheels	June 2016
Esquire	Esquire Car of the Year	October 2016
Gear Patrol	2016 GP100 Winner	November 2016

China

Awarding Publication/Body	Award Title	Month of Award
Car and Driver	Jury’s Special Award	January 2016
Tencent.com	TTA Import All-terrain SUV	January 2016
Global Times	Annual Best Brand Product Award	March 2016
Hurun Report	Luxury SUV Best New Arrival	January 2016
China Chief Editors’ Club   and PRIME Research	Best SUV of the Year	November 2016

Singapore

Awarding Publication/Body	Award Title	Month of Award
Prestige Singapore	Best Sports Utility Vehicle	August 2016

Middle East

Awarding Publication/Body	Award Title	Month of Award
PR Arabia	Best Luxury SUV	May 2016

Just 200 Special Edition Jimny Adventure series SUV'a are heading to the UK, get one now, they wont last long.

Since first launched in 1998, the Suzuki Jimny has accumulated a major following of loyal owners around the world and with its practical look Jimny owners can really enjoy a quirky alternative to a supermini or crossover SUV.  

To add further customer appeal for 2016, the new Jimny Adventure Special Edition is now on sale with a very limited production run of just 200 units for the UK.

Jimny Adventure is based on the popular high specification SZ4 model which includes Dark Silver 15-inch alloy wheels, synthetic leather seats, air conditioning and rear privacy glass as standard and then adds unique features including full screen satellite navigation with Bluetooth connectivity, hard spare wheel cover with ‘Adventure’ logo as well as individual Pearl White Metallic / Quasar Grey 2-Tone paint finish.

Jimny Adventure offers strong customer value and is priced at £14,949 including metallic paint, just £1,000 more than an SZ4 model before optional metallic at £430 is added.

Jimny is equipped with an all-alloy 16 valve 1.3-litre engine that benefits from Variable Valve Timing (VVT) for lively performance and strong fuel economy from its light kerb weight of just 1,090 kg. The Adventure is available with manual transmission that returns an official 39.8mpg in combined cycle driving and CO₂emissions are 162g/km.

Jimny has built up an established, tough and capable reputation amongst its 24,000 loyal owners in the UK with many now on their third or even fourth car in succession. Durability was certainly put to the test back in 2014 when long standing Suzuki fan Les Carvall and three friends drove two Jimnys around the world on their ‘Heaven can wait I’m busy’ charity expedition. Starting in Southampton, the four month long Global tour clocked up over 18,500 miles across some very challenging terrain and both cars returned unscathed with no reliability faults to report.