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LAND ROVER SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE COMES HOME FOR 2019 WORLD FINALS

17 January 2019

Thursday 17 January 2019, Whitley, UK – More than 150 talented future engineers from schools in 20 countries will meet in the West Midlands for the Land Rover 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge world finals.

  • More than 150 of the best young engineering minds from 20 countries will compete at the Land Rover 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge world finals in the West Midlands
  • Students use software coding to design and build miniature remote‑controlled 4x4s
  • Competition unearths future talent for Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer
  • More than four million young people have taken part in Jaguar Land Rover's global education programme since 2000

Thursday 17 January 2019, Whitley, UK – More than 150 talented future engineers from schools in 20 countries will meet in the West Midlands for the Land Rover 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge world finals.

The students will compete to design and build miniature remote‑controlled 4x4s over four days (13th to 16th April 2019) at the University of Warwick, near Jaguar Land Rover’s headquarters in Whitley.

Thousands of young people have taken part in the competition since 2006. It was launched internationally in 2015 and now runs in 20 countries. The world finals will bring together all the national champions, with students travelling to the UK to compete for the Land Rover 4x4 in Schools world champions’ trophy.

As the automotive industry accelerates towards an automated, connected, electric and shared future, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineering talent. The Land Rover 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is a vital part of our education programme and we’re delighted to be hosting the world finals.

Chris Thorp
Director of Responsible Business

Student teams around the globe are now preparing for the finals and working hard to produce a world‑beating remote control scale‑model off roader which incorporates lessons learned in their national final competition.

The student teams use software coding to design and build a remote‑controlled scale model four‑wheel‑drive all‑terrain vehicle capable of negotiating obstacles and road surfaces including water dips, a rope bridge, and rocks – all on a bespoke Land Rover track replicating the capabilities of a full‑size SUV. The teams also have to present their work and knowledge of vehicle design and engineering to a panel of judges.

Further information

For further information, please contact:

Kate Birkenhead

Senior Press Officer

Responsible Business

M: +44 (0) 7780 494 352

E: kbirkenh@jaguarlandrover.com

 

Natasha Kaur

Senior Communications Officer

Responsible Business

M: +44 (0) 7469 021 100

E: nkaur6@jaguarlandrover.com

Notes to Editors

About Land Rover 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge

The Challenge involves three to six team members working together to design and build a radio‑controlled four‑wheel‑drive vehicle, to set specifications. The vehicle must be able to successfully negotiate a specially designed test track emulating real life and it must perform as a full‑size SUV would do off‑road.

The engineering industry requires creative, multi‑disciplined individuals who are capable of problem solving through individual tasks and working in motivated teams. This project replicates a ‘real‑life’ work situation where specialists come together to share intellectual and practical ideals to resolve a complex problem. The Challenge is an excellent opportunity for students to work in teams to gain awareness and understanding of project management and other key skills, as well as linking with engineering companies through STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) ambassadors. The ambassadors are graduate engineers from companies including Jaguar Land Rover, who support teams as industrial mentors and provide ‘hands‑on’ support to the project.

About Jaguar Land Rover


Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all‑wheel‑drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques.

At Jaguar Land Rover, we are driven by a desire to deliver class‑leading vehicles, which will provide experiences our customers will love, for life. Our products are in demand around the globe. In 2018 Jaguar Land Rover sold 592,708 vehicles in 128 countries.

We support around 260,000 people through our retailer network, suppliers and local businesses. At heart we are a British company, with two major design and engineering sites, three vehicle manufacturing facilities and an engine manufacturing centre in the UK. We also have plants in China, Brazil, India, Austria and Slovakia.  

Our innovation is continuous: we will spend in the region of £4 billion this year on new product creation and capital expenditure.

From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrified, giving our customers even more choice. We will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug‑in hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles as well as continuing to offer the latest diesel and petrol engines.