Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will tomorrow unveil its detailed plans for a pure electric model before the end of this decade. The company has already said what priorities it will use to launch the model when it is right for their customers and the recharging infrastructure exists to support the car, after showing a concept several months ago. Welsh … [Read more...]
Move4Ben fundraiser more important than ever
Automotive charity Ben is launching an exciting new active challenge, Move4Ben, starting on 1 June, to raise vital funds and inspire people to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Move4Ben will challenge participants to exercise in any way they choose and, at the same time, raise funds for Ben so that no-one in automotive has to face life’s toughest … [Read more...]
Get your head into the Silver Cloud
Automotive charity BEN is launching fast-track access to its digital mental and wellbeing platform, offering immediate support to those in need. Ben is giving automotive people the ability to sign up free to access online digital support for their mental health and wellbeing. SilverCloud is a leading digital mental health and wellbeing platform which can … [Read more...]
Tradelines 11 November
Fourteen Tory MPs are among signatories to a FairFuelUK open letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps calling for an end to the road narrowing, blockages and dedicated cycle lanes eating into urban roadspace. Others who have added their names represent hauliers, drivers’ group and motorcyclists who say the policies have become a war on the motorist, who … [Read more...]
Dealers and charity working to help
The NFDA has launched a new HR survey asking franchised dealers a range of questions around employment and recruitment issues in the automotive retail sector. The apprenticeship levy, working from home, the gender pay gap as well as mental health represent some of the issues NFDA will examine through the survey. The findings will be shared with … [Read more...]
Mind over marketing and your wellbeing
A webinar dedicated to helping individuals look after their wellbeing through the pressures created by the coronavirus pandemic is being held this month by the Vehicle Remarketing Association. “How to Stay Well in a Time of Crisis,” will take place at 3pm on Thursday 10 September and is open to all members of the VRA. Speakers include Prash Kotecha of … [Read more...]
BEN support there for industry
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is supporting the health and wellbeing of automotive industry people during this challenging time. The impact of Covid-19 on the UK automotive industry has meant that its people need Ben’s support now more than ever before. Ben wants to make the industry aware that the charity is here for the automotive community, … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 April
Recent prices of new and used SUVs and Crossovers have been tumbling, say analysts at Cazana. With forecourts shut due to the coronavirus epidemic the emphasis has moved on-line and canny buyers are carefully shopping around for the best deal so sellers have to respond or lose the business and Cazana said it may well be a common trend in the coming weeks … [Read more...]
Tradelines 29 January
Motorpoint is giving away a new car worth over £11,500 as part of the launch of its new Swansea branch. The retailer is scheduled to open its 13thbranch on Samlet Road on Friday, 31 January following a multi-million pound investment in the five acre site and has teamed up with Swansea Sound and The Wave so one lucky member of the public can drive away in … [Read more...]
Tradelines 2 October
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched its Critical response service, to support employers and their employees in times of crisis. This free service sees Ben working with automotive industry businesses to provide appropriate, often immediate, support for employees when they experience an unexpected or traumatic incident or event. Learner or … [Read more...]
