A radical overhaul of the Paris Motor show is underway. Organisers of the 2020 show have engaged an outside events management company to transform the event from the traditional concept and to “reinvent itself”. The main challenge will be to increase brand audiences by offering a completely redesigned, interactive and personalised visitor experience, … [Read more...]
End of the road for Wales Rally GB
Wales Rally GB is expected to run for the final time this year. World Rally Championship organisers will meet in Geneva tomorrow and discuss a plan to relocate the UK round of the series to Northern Ireland in 2020. Ending a 19-years association with Wales will be a blow for the Welsh Government and Welsh and British rally fans who have spent … [Read more...]
Hay Festival to spark interest in EVs
Go Ultra Low will return to the Hay Festival this year to host a panel on the future of electric vehicles. Following a successful inaugural event at 2018’s festival, Broadcaster and author Kate Humble will chair this year’s panel, bringing together influential speakers from the Government and the automotive and energy sectors to discuss their … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 April
The annual CV show in the NEC is a sellout. Britain’s biggest automotive show will fill three halls with hundreds of exhibitors from 30 April to 2 May, said Rob Skelton, show director. … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 April
From 9 to 14 April for the first time at Milan Design Week, Lamborghini presents Living in the Fast Lane: the interactive Lamborghini Lab where design merges with technological and engineering development. In addition, presented as a world preview (above) at the Geneva Motor Show, the new Huracán EVO Spyder will be on show for the first time in … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 March
Pre-registration for Automechanika Birmingham 2019 is up 21% on the same time last year. The industry’s leading trade exhibition, taking place from 4 to 6 June at the NEC Birmingham will see the launch of many new points of interest covering all aspects of the automotive industry, including The Big UK Garage Event, Aftermarket Innovation Showcase, … [Read more...]
Boost for smaller “green” automotive companies
Small and Medium Enterprises involved in development of low carbon technologies have secured long-term orders annually worth up to £1.5 million by exhibiting on a UK Government Pavilion managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre. “Building strong international relationships has perhaps never been more important to the UK automotive industry and … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 March
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is supporting Red Nose Day 2019. TK Maxx is launching an exclusive range of t-shirts for Red Nose Day 2019 designed by Disney and the limited edition tee-hee-hee shirts feature some of the most loved Disney characters. Prices and specifications have been announced for all-new Skoda Scala hatchback, with deliveries beginning … [Read more...]
Hola, the Hispano Suiza ev is coming
Next month’s Geneva Motor Show will see the world debut of the ‘Carmen’ – a fully-electric hyperlux grand tourer from iconic Spanish luxury car brand Hispano Suiza. Named after Carmen Mateu, granddaughter of Hispano Suiza’s founder, the new model is the ultimate expression of classically-inspired design, next-generation … [Read more...]
Monster Jam to hit Cardiff in May
Monster Jam is returning to Principality Stadium, Cardiff on 18 May. The world famous trucks will be back to deliver an unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable experience for the whole family that promises to keep you on the edge of your seats. Tickets are go on general sale from www.monsterjam.co.uk tomorrow. The audience will be amazed as they … [Read more...]
