Automotive trade charity Ben is providing vital support for many automotive families who would otherwise have to make impossible choices with summer holidays approaching and the pressures are even bigger. Over the past 12 months, Ben’s helpline has managed nearly 16,000 enquiries and administered over 600 financial grants for those struggling with money. In addition, Ben’s support services team … [Read more...]
Mental health seriously impacting motor industry
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched a new report revealing results from its latest survey, in which over 1 in 4 automotive workers (27%) reported issues managing their mental health. This is compared to 16% of UK workers who said they have issues managing their mental health, showing it’s a bigger issue for people working in the automotive … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 April
Insurers have agreed to be clearer and have fairer pricing of monthly premiums as policyholders struggle with the cost of living. The Association of British Insurers say the Government could also help by reducing insurance premium tax. The average cost of petrol is now over £1.50 a litre for the first time since November, says RAC Fuel Watch. In motorway services it can be £170.80ppl while … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 January
KGM Motors UK says all 80 dealerships will showcase the brand’s new corporate identity by mid-2024. KGM Motors UK confirmed its name change from SsangYong Motors UK to KGM Motors on 19 December supporting KGM Global with its brand purpose and future strategy following its own transition from SsangYong Motor Company. Honda today unveiled the “Honda 0 Series,” a new EV series it will launch … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 December
Podpoint has pulled the plug on putting in more rapid chargers at public locations. The subsidiary of French state-owned EDF power will instead concentrate on fitting more home and workplace chargers where income will be recooped sooner and for less outlay. Meanwhile, Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, confirmed that the country has passed the significant milestone of 10,000 … [Read more...]
Race Across Britain for BEN
Following the huge success of BBC TV series 'Race Across the World', Ben is recruiting teams to take on a new UK-based fundraising challenge for the automotive industry, called Race Across Britain. This event will raise vital funds to support people who are struggling or in crisis and is proudly supported by LKQ Euro Car Parts. Ben is challenging automotive industry people to pair up with … [Read more...]
BEN want to help motor sector survive
The automotive industry charity BEN is providing more support to individuals and families facing money worries, debt or urgent need this summer. Ben is already providing vital support for many families who are struggling to make ends meet and unable to afford essentials such as food and utilities during the cost-of-living crisis. Over the last 12 months, Ben has supported 128 households who … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 July
Just months after its announcement, there is now a two years waiting list for the first electrified Lamborghini Revuelto. Revuelto is the first V12 plug-in hybrid High Performance Electrified Vehicle supercar from the House of Sant’Agata and costs around £450,000. The all-new 2024 Land Cruiser makes its world debut 2 August. It is heavily based on the mechanicals and platform of the Lexus GX … [Read more...]
BEN go two better
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is inviting the automotive community to take on Benathlon in September and host a Ben’s Big Breakfast in October to raise vital funds and support those who are struggling or in crisis. To take part in the second Benathlon, participants will exercise in their own way for 30 minutes each day for the 30 days of September and raise £30 for Ben. Participants can … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 March
Jaguar will slash its dealer sites from about 80 today to under 20 within two years as it moves to an all-electric line up, sources have told Car Dealer magazine. The existing dealerships will have to consider selling only Land Rover models while the Jaguar range is developed but seen as taking much smaller role and the move will affect accountancy practices by those who have invested in the … [Read more...]
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